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What therapeutic recommendations did Abu Bakr al-Razi propose for smallpox?

  • Sound treatment

  • Arduous exercises

  • Stringent dietary restrictions

  • Prolonged exposure to cold

Answer

In treating smallpox, Abu Bakr al-Razi advocated sound therapy. Drawing from his own experience and observations, he discovered that playing musical instruments around patients helped alleviate symptoms like itching, restlessness, and fever. He believed that the vibrations from the music had therapeutic effects, soothing patients' minds and bodies during their battles with the illness.
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