RT Journal
A1 WILLIAMS LR, HILL AM
T1 THe utilization of certain diagnostic aids of special value in determining tuberculosis
JF Journal of the American Medical Association
JO Journal of the American Medical Association
YR 1929
FD June 15
VO 92
IS 24
SP 1989
OP 1992
DO 10.1001/jama.1929.02700500001001
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1929.02700500001001
AB A large number of specialists have a habit of stating that the diagnosis of various diseases in their particular specialty is an extremely difficult matter. A number of sanatorium experts and tuberculosis specialists have frequently told of the great difficulties encountered in making a diagnosis of tuberculosis. Unfortunately, the large majority of patients are already in an advanced stage of the disease when they first consult a physician. The diagnosis in most of these cases is simple.A physician may make a diagnosis from the history alone in many instances. The symptoms of loss of weight, loss of appetite, cough (particularly in the morning), with or without expectoration, a feeling of lassitude and feverish sensations are sufficient for the making of a provisional diagnosis which will be right in a great many instances.The difficulty in making a diagnosis comes from the fact that patients with these symptoms who may