Altadore sanatorium

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THE

BRITISH

JOURNAL

OF TUBERCULOSIS

ALTADORE SANATORIUM. ALTADORE SANATORIUM, in County Wicklow, is one of the oldest of

Ireland's private sanatoria for consumptives. It was established in the beginning of 19Ol, and is conducted on open-air lines. Situated in a wellwooded demesne of 500 acres, on the southern slope of Altadore Hill, at a height of 75 ° feet above sea-level, it forms an ideal spot for the treatment of tuberculous cases. It is completely sheltered from north, east, and west winds, the climate is decidedly bracing, the rainfall relatively low (3° inches), and the views are extensive and beautiful. Constant medical supervision is exercised over all the patients, and their diet,

ALTADORE SANATORIUM, IRELAND.

rest, exercise, etc., regulated according to the requirements of individual cases. The inclusive fee is ~3 3 s. Specially designed sleeping bungalows and shelters have been erected, and there are miles of sheltered walks of all gradients within the grounds. The sanatorium is within easy driving distance of Greystones Station, which is only seventeen miles from Dublin, and can be reached by a good service of trains in fifty minutes. J. C. SMYTH, M.D.

Resident Physician.