Nose, Sinuses, Mouth and Throat Flashcards
1
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Xerostomia
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- decreased taste
- decreased lubrication
- difficulty swallowing
- erosion of hard enamel of teeth
2
Q
Pregnant Women
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- Rhinitis
- Nasal Congestion
- Infection
- Nosebleeds
- Hyperaemic and softened gums
3
Q
Epulis
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gum growth
4
Q
Infants and Children
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- infants are obligatory nose breathers
- smell important for bonding
- sucking tubercle
5
Q
Older Adults
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- loss of subcutaneous fat
- pursed lip appearance
- decrease in olfactory fibres
- gustatory rhinitis
- decreased in saliva and number of taste buds
- thinning of soft tissue in oral cavity
- resorption of gum tissue
6
Q
Epistaxis
A
acute hemorrhage from the nostril, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx
7
Q
Anosmia
A
the loss of the sense of smell, either total or partial. It may be caused by head injury, infection, or blockage of the nose.
8
Q
Pharyngitis
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medical term for a sore throat
