Pain shows that warmth and circulation are beginning to return.  The after effects of a frost bite are precisely like those of a burn, and require similar treatment.  Poultices made from scraped raw potatoes afford much comfort for an after treatment.

369.  Catching the Clothing on Fire.  When the clothing catches fire, throw the person down on the ground or floor, as the flames will tend less to rise toward the mouth and nostrils.  Then without a moment’s delay, roll the person in a carpet or hearth-rug, so as to stifle the flames, leaving only the head out for breathing.

If no carpet or rug can be had, then take off your coat, shawl, or cloak and use it instead.  Keep the flame as much as possible from the face, so as to prevent the entrance of the hot air into the lungs.  This can be done by beginning at the neck and shoulders with the wrapping.

370.  Foreign Bodies in the Throat.  Bits of food or other small objects sometimes get lodged in the throat, and are easily extracted by the forefinger, by sharp slaps on the back, or expelled by vomiting.  If it is a sliver from a toothpick, match, or fishbone, it is no easy matter to remove it; for it generally sticks into the lining of the passage.  If the object has actually passed into the windpipe, and is followed by sudden fits of spasmodic coughing, with a dusky hue to the face and fingers, surgical help must be called without delay.

If a foreign body, like coins, pencils, keys, fruit-stones, etc., is swallowed, it is not wise to give a physic.  Give plenty of hard-boiled eggs, cheese, and crackers, so that the intruding substance maybe enfolded in a mass of solid food and allowed to pass off in the natural way.

371.  Foreign Bodies in the Nose.  Children are apt to push beans, peas, fruit-stones, buttons, and other small objects, into the nose.  Sometimes we can get the child to help by blowing the nose hard.  At other times, a sharp blow between the shoulders will cause the substance to fall out.  If it is a pea or bean, which is apt to swell with the warmth and moisture, call in medical help at once.

372.  Foreign Bodies in the Ear.  It is a much more difficult matter to get foreign bodies out of the ear than from the nose.  Syringe in a little warm water, which will often wash out the substance.  If live insects get into the ear, drop in a little sweet oil, melted vaseline, salt and water, or even warm molasses.

If the tip of the ear is pulled up gently, the liquid will flow in more readily.  If a light is held close to the outside ear, the insect may be coaxed to crawl out towards the outer opening of the ear, being attracted by the bright flame.

373.  Foreign Bodies in the Eye.  Cinders, particles of dust, and other small substances, often get into the eye, and cause much pain.  It will only make bad matters worse to rub the eye.  Often the copious flow of tears will wash the substance away.  It is sometimes seen, and removed simply by the twisted corner of a handkerchief carefully used.  If it is not removed, or even found, in this way, the upper lid must be turned back.