(4th Quarter) Caring For Our Health Needs - FINALS Flashcards
A person can see near objects clearly but distant vision may appear blurred
Nearsightedness or Myopia
A person can see distant objects clearly but near vision may be blurred
Farsightedness or Hyperopia
Far and near objects appear blurred
Astigmatism
This is a clouding of the lens in the eye which worsens over time
Cataract
This is a very common inflammation of the conjunctiva, a thin layer of tissue covering the lower eyelids and lower part of the eye
Conjunctivities
Hearing specialists distinguish deafness from hearing impairment
Hearing Problems
Congenital defects like cleft palate, cleft lip, and tongue-tied may cause this problem
Speech Problems
A contagious skin disease caused by the itch-mite
Scabies
The common name for several types of skin infections caused by a group of fungi
Ringworm
A common allergic reaction that produces itching, swelling, blistering, oozing, and scaling of the skin
Eczema
Is a disorder that damages the brain. It can cause speech problems, mental retardation, and involuntary movements of the arms and legs
Cerebral Palsy
It is a viral disease that is highly contagious. This crippling disease attacks the central nervous system, injuring the nerve cells, thus causing paralysis
Polio or Infantile Paralysis
Some people may be very stout and overweight; others may be underweight and thin
Weight Problems
This is the chronic inflammation of the problem which can lead to the production of thick, yellow-green nasal discharge, nasal congestion, runny nose with cough and sore throat, aching teeth, headache and fever
Sinusitis
This is the inflammation of the voice box which is located at the top of the windpipe or trachea
Laryngitis
An acute inflammation of the throat which causes hoarseness of the voice and a rough raw sensation when swallowing
Pharyngitis or Sore Throat
Are lymph nodes at the back of the throat that serve as the first line of defense against germs
Tonsilitis
It is a layer of bacteria that lives and constantly forms in the mouth
Plaque
If plaque is left on the tooth for a day or longer, it hardens into a hard material
Calculus or Tartar
This starts when the acid under the plaque or tartar eats a hole or cavity through the enamel
Decay
This is the collection of pus in the bone sockets around the tooth when decay remains untreated
Abscess
This is a gum disease
Gingivitis
This is a condition in which the teeth fail to line up properly
Malocclusion
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Common Health Problems
