Counsels on Health - Ellen G. White

the breathing of fresh air sustains to health, and of
the life-destroying influence of inhaling the impure
air of a sickroom. In this case the life of the sick is
endangered, and the attendants themselves are
liable to take on disease, and lose health, and
perhaps life....
The sickroom, if possible, should have a draft
of air through it, day and night. The draft should
not come directly upon the invalid. While burning
fevers are raging, there is but little danger of taking
cold. But special care is needful when the crisis
comes and the fever is passing away. Then constant
watching may be necessary to keep vitality in the
system. The sick must have pure, invigorating air.
If no other way can be devised, the sick, if
possible, should be removed to another room and
another bed, while the sickroom, the bed and
bedding, are being purified by ventilation. If those
who are well need the blessings of light and air and
need to observe habits of cleanliness in order to
remain well, the need of the sick is still greater in
proportion to their debilitated condition.
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