11 most ridiculous ways to treat the common cold in the old days (11 photos) Bashny.Net

In 1880 there was a remedy for colds called "smoke ball". The tube is inserted into the nose, the patient pressed the rubber bulb and its light filled the evaporation of carbolic acid.



In 1918 the world was raging one of the worst epidemics, which claimed the lives of 20-50 million people. Patients were settled in such "field" hospitals.


In 1919, it became widely used here are influenza mask.


In 1920, public transport began to spray the composition of the special antigrippozny.


In 1929 it became even to wear a mask of his year in style.


In 1932, cloth masks become sometimes rolled up into a tube to replace the toilet paper.


1933. Gargling in between schoolwork.


1937. Oral can be fun.


1939. The inscription reads: "Precautions against the flu. Please do not kiss me ».


Such worries were awarded turkey winter 1950.


Finally, the time has come for vaccinations.