At the onset, and while the febrile attack is still present, there is little desire for food—but one does not need to worry about the question of nourishment in such an acute illness. Milk, cream, cocoa, gruels and fruit juices may be given at first, and as the fever subsides the diet increased. We have found that the appetite returned to normal very readily. In view of the urinary findings indicating a slight transient nephritis, meat broths are to be avoided until the convalescent stage is reached. We have been very guarded in recommending cold sponging in acute influenza. As a rule, it was not necessary. The icebag to the head is often of great value in the intense headache, which is so frequent. It is our opinion that in the treatment of uncomplicated influenza what has just been mentioned constitutes the important part. Most physicians would agree with this. However, when we advance to drug therapy, we come into the personal realm of likes and dislikes of drugs and methods of usage. We do not intend in any way to give our views in a dogmatic manner, nor to touch upon all of the remedies that have been advanced. At the onset of the disease a moderate calomel purge, followed by a saline, was given in all cases. We were practically free from the so-called intestinal type of influenza which was seen in some other communities, consequently we did not hesitate to use calomel. Castor oil or magnesium sulphate was given afterward, as was found necessary. Abdominal distention was rarely seen, and when it occurred a plain soapsuds enema with turpentine was administered. Quinine sulphate (gr. iii-v, three times a day) combined with phenyl-salicylate (gr. v) was a routine measure. We often noticed deafness after a very few doses of quinine. It was then discontinued. Acetyl-salicylic acid (gr. v, three to six times a day) seemed to have a palliative effect on the severe headaches, although during the height of the disease the general muscular aching did not appear to be relieved by its use. It was not used routinely. These drugs possibly made the patients more comfortable, but we were very skeptical as to their influence on the general infection. The raising of the leucocyte count by quinine in influenza appears very unlikely. The use of alkaline salts has been a general procedure, particularly as we are now on the alkaline wave of therapeutics. Sodium bicarbonate was added to the drinking water of all patients (two drams to the quart). We gave this salt for its diuretic effect. In a few cases more active diuresis by the alkalines was readily and easily produced by the use of “imperial drink” three or four times a day. We felt that good kidney elimination was of considerable importance.