Tussis

In cachectic subjects, or in a strumous child the victim is never safe when the diathesis is reinforced by any contagion which further undermines a constitution built on sand. Even in such cases the force of the tussis attack can be rendered less forceful by judicious treatment and proper care.

Except of my coffin, / For what can I else with this horrible tussis?

As George whittled the lengthy wood, his tussis nearly cured, he found himself surrounded by curious lads and lasses.