Abnormalities of the Nose, Mouth and Throat

Question 1

Epistaxis

Answer 1

bleeding from the nose

Question 2

Perforated Septum & Deviated Septum

Answer 2

a hole in the septum, may be caused by snorting coke or meth

Question 3

Acute Rhinitis/Allergic Rhinitis

Answer 3

(hay fever) itching of nose, eyes, lacrimation, nasal congestion and sneezing

Question 4

Sinusitis

Answer 4

inflamed infected sinus areas following URI are most often vital in origin and do not require antibiotics.

Question 5

Polyps

Answer 5

..smooth, pale gray nodules, which are overgrowths of mucosa, are most commonly caused by chronic allergic rhinitis.

Question 6

Cleft Palate/Lip

Answer 6

Openings or splits in the roof of the mouth and lip.

Question 7

Bottle Caries/Tooth Decay

Answer 7

Tooth decay in infants and toddlers

Question 8

Dental Caries

Answer 8

(cavity) Permanently damaged areas in teeth that develop into tiny holes.

Question 9

Malocculusion

Answer 9

The abnormal alignment of the upper and lower teeth.

Question 10

Gingivitis

Answer 10

form of gum disease that causes inflamed gums.

Question 11

Gingival Hyperplasia

Answer 11

is an increase in the size of the gingiva (gums)

Question 12

Canker Sores

Answer 12

are small, painful ulcers on the inside of the mouth, tongue, lips, or throat

Question 13

Candidiasis

Answer 13

fungal infection typically on the skin or mucous membranes caused by candida.

Question 14

Geographic Tongue

Answer 14

A condition that causes harmless tongue patches resembling smooth, red islands.

Question 15

Acute Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis

Answer 15

inflammation due to infection of the tonsils

Question 16

Black Hairy Tongue

Answer 16

fungal infection