Bronchitis kettle with stand and spirit lamp

Made:: 1840-1900 in London

maker:: Allen and Son

Bronchitis kettle by Allen and Son, 1840-1900

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Bronchitis kettle by Allen and Son, 1840-1900
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Bronchitis kettle with stand and spirit lamp, made by Allen and Son, 1840-1900

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Category:: Therapeutics

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A625884

Materials:: steel, brass and string, wick

type:: bronchitis kettles

credit:: Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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Bronchitis kettle by Allen and Son

Bronchitis kettle by Allen and Son, 1840-1900

The bronchitis kettle was and is used in the treatment of bronchitis. The steam produced helps the patient to breathe. Menthol can be added to the water in the kettle. This is used to relieve congestion in the nose and chest and also for pain relief. The long spout of the kettle makes it ideal for this purpose. People would improvise a bronchitis kettle at home by lengthening the spout of their own kettle with brown paper.