Remove the impacted cerumen The outer ear canal is lined with many oil glands (sebaceous glands) and modified sweat glands. The outer ear canal is lined with many oil glands (sebaceous glands) and modified sweat glands. They together produce a sticky substance called the ear wax or cerumen. Cerumen helps trap dead skin cells, dirt, …
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Get clear and glowing skin We all, regardless of our gender, wish for a fountain of youth. We all, regardless of our gender, wish for a fountain of youth. Men, women, and teenagers alike want clear and glowing skin. Although genetics play a major role in skin tone and quality, you can achieve clear and glowing skin by adhering to …
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Spasmodic dysphonia most often affects women, particularly between the ages of 30 and 50 years. As per research, laryngeal dystonia or spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological disorder usually caused because of an abnormal nervous system or a brain disorder. Spasmodic dysphonia most often affects women, particularly between the ages of 30 and 50 years. It may start after a period …
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When a tube is dislodged, it requires immediate attempts at manual ventilation. When a tube is dislodged, it requires immediate attempts at manual ventilation. The caregiver should perform suctioning with a solution of sodium chloride, which the doctor would explain at the time of performing the tracheostomy. This will rule out a mucus plug and prevent brain damage. The cuff …
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Auricular hematoma is bruising or swelling seen over the earlobes. Auricular hematoma is bruising or swelling seen over the earlobes. Physical trauma is the most common cause of auricular hematoma. Repeated injuries to the ear are the most common reasons for the formation of ear hematoma. Injuries to the auricle are common because of its exposed position and lack of …
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Cricopharyngeal myotomy surgery Cricopharyngeal myotomy surgery is a procedure in which a surgical cut is made to divide the cricopharyngeal muscle The junction between the throat (pharynx) and the upper part of the food pipe (esophagus) is guarded by a muscular ring (upper esophageal sphincter or UES). The cricopharyngeal muscle mainly contributes to the formation of the UES. The muscle …
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Get rid of fleas A female flea lays up to 50 eggs a day. A female flea lays up to 50 eggs a day. Adult fleas live on pets, such as cats, feeding on blood and laying eggs in the fur. These eggs drop off in areas where the pet sits or sleeps and hatch into a larval stage. The …
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Nasal packing is a common medical procedure that is performed to control epistaxis Nasal packing is a common medical procedure that is performed to control epistaxis (bleeding from the nose). Nasal packing may be “anterior” nasal packing that is done by using a gauze inserted inside the nasal cavity after numbing the nasal area. The doctor will douse the gauze …
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Temporary tattoos usually fade in a few days to a few weeks. Permanent tattoos can be removed in the following ways: Lasers: Laser is one of the most effective ways to remove permanent tattoos. The most commonly used laser is the Q-switched laser. Energy pulses from the laser heat up the ink in the skin to dissolve it. Multiple laser treatments …
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The voice box (larynx) is an essential organ for voice production and pronunciation. The voice box (larynx) is an essential organ for voice production and pronunciation. It is made up of nine pieces of cartilage (flexible connective tissues). The arytenoid cartilages or arytenoids are a pair of pyramid-shaped structures found in the voice box (larynx). These are located lateral to …
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