Nose and Mouth Disorders

Question 1

allergic rhinitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the nasal airways, aka hay fever. Typically seasonal

Question 2

cheiloschisis

Answer 2

congenital deformity affecting the upper (clef) lip where the upper lip does not form normally, leaving a fissue or cleft. Often accompanied by palatoschisis

Question 3

dysphonia

Answer 3

hoarseness of voice

Question 4

epistaxis

Answer 4

nosebleed

Question 5

laryngospasm

Answer 5

involuntary contraction of muscle tissue of larynx

Question 6

laryngitis

Answer 6

inflammation of larynx

Question 7

nasal polyp

Answer 7

fleshy tissue mass in the mucosa of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses

Question 8

pharyngitis

Answer 8

inflammation of the pharynx, sore throat

Question 9

rhinorrhea

Answer 9

a runny nose, typically also involving symptoms of postnasal drip

Question 10

sialadenitis

Answer 10

inflammation of the salivary glands

Question 11

sinusitis

Answer 11

inflammation of the sinuses

Question 12

tonsilitis

Answer 12

inflammation and swelling of the tonsils caused by bacterial or viral infection