How did Plague Doctors diagnose the plague?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Plague Doctor
Plague doctors diagnosed the plague primarily through observation of symptoms such as fever, chills, and the appearance of buboes (swollen lymph nodes). They also relied on the patient's history and the presence of other signs like black spots on the skin. The iconic beaked masks were filled with aromatic substances, believed to purify the air and protect against miasma.