Tonsil

2. Nicotine and hCG concentrations will be measured via a urine test. 3. Weight and height will be measured to assess BMI. 4. Subjects will undergo a physical examination that will include checking vital signs, heart rate, ease of breathing, tonsils, ears, sinuses, joints, skin, reflex, balance, mental state, reproductive organs, abdominal size and assess the general medical well-being of the subject. This is necessary to ensure that the subject is healthy enough to participate. 5.…

Mononucleosis is a type of infectious disease that is also known by a more popular name, the “kissing disease”. It is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus, also known as EBV. EBV is present in over 95% of adult, and it is found all over the world. Generally, the virus is not severe or very harmful. Mono also is not very contagious compared to other diseases. The disease can easily be treated and infects an organism for about three to six weeks. There are many different ways that mono can…

Each day a surface as large as a tennis court is exposed to a volume of air and contaminants that would fill a swimming pool1. Inhaled particulates pass through the nasal cavity where it encounters several different obstacles. As particles move deeper into the respiratory system, inhaled particles that transverse these barriers continually are filtered down to a size of 1-5 micrometers. The nasal cavity begins the filtration process. It contains physical barriers that can filter particles down…

incidences of hyponasality in both cleft and non-cleft populations. Common causes of hyponasality include swelling of the nasal passages secondary to allergic rhinitis or the common cold, adenoid hypertrophy, nasopharyngeal polyps, or even hypertrophic tonsils that intrude into the pharynx. Other hyponasality causes, particularly in individuals with clefts or craniofacial anomalies, include a deviated septum (particularly with unilateral clefts), choanal stenosis (a narrowing of the opening…

Bacteria 1. What is the pathology of the disease? Strep throat is an infection in which bacteria lives in a person’s nose and throat. The bacteria causes sore throat, and pain when swallowing. The tonsils become red and swollen, with white patches or streaks of pus at times. In order to fight the infection, the immune system produces antibodies to help destroy the bacteria. Because the immune system is ramping up, 101 degree and above fevers are…

play an important role. The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. The organs involved are the thymus, spleen, tonsils, and the appendix. The thymus gland develops the immune system, while the spleen is lymphoid tissue. The tonsils produce lymphocytes, a kind of white blood cell. The main function…

would always have strep throat. I even had it on my birthday! Mom and Dad asked our doctor if I should have my tonsils removed. She said, "It would probably be the best thing to do for her." I knew that my throat would hurt for a while after the surgery, but I did not think it would be as bad as it had been. After talking with my doctors, we finally got the approval to get my tonsils taken out at the beginning of October in 2011. I would have strep throat all the time, and when I did get…

as impetigo, strep throat, etc., is a flesh eating bacteria, that if left untreated, can lead to very serious symptoms. This bacterium is responsible for a wide array of infections. It can cause a sore throat, that is caused by, fever, enlarged tonsils, and sensitive cervical lymph nodes. Scarlet fever, as well as impetigo, and pneumonia are also caused by this bacterium. The less common infections consist of septicaemia, mastitis, endocarditis, sepsis, cellulitis, meningitis, erysipelas,…

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that can prove fatal if left untreated. People suffering from this condition often fall asleep quite normally, however once asleep they start to experience short interruptions of breath. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common form, and is caused by the muscles in the throat becoming too relaxed and collapsing back down into the airways. In order to survive, the body sends a signal to the brain that breathing has stopped, and this makes the sufferer wake up…

Background Information: HAAD is a 7:0-year-old male. His parents report understanding 80% of his speech, while teachers and other listeners understand less. His teacher referred him for a classroom observation by an educational speech-language pathologist (SLP). The observation resulted in a referral for a full communication evaluation. HAAD’s teacher reports that he is “doing fine academically” in all subjects. She states that he has many friends, but his classmates often tease him, because…