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Dry mouth syndrome
Better Health — Dry mouth syndrome is when there is not enough saliva (spit) in the mouth. A dry mouth is a symptom of an underlying problem, rather than a disease in itself. Causes may include drugs or medication, dehydration, Sjogren's syndrome, infection, ...More…
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Tracheostomy - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure in which an opening is cut in the trachea (windpipe) so that a tube can be inserted to assist breathing. A tracheostomy may be temporary or permanent, depending on the reason for its use. A tracheostomy is a ...More…
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Tonsillitis explained
Better Health — The tonsils sit at the back of the mouth and are part of the body's immune system. Most tonsillitis is caused by viruses, with about 15 per cent of cases caused by bacteria. It is usually not possible to tell which type of infection it is without ...More…
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Tonsillectomy
Better Health — The tonsils are two pads of glandular tissue in the throat that help fight infection. Tonsils are prone to inflammation and enlargement. This can lead to a condition called tonsillitis. Tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the ...More…
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Larynx explained
Better Health — The larynx (voice box) contains the vocal cords, which allow speech. The larynx sits at the back of the throat, above the windpipe (trachea). The larynx also contains a flap or valve called the epiglottis, which covers the trachea to prevent ...More…
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Sinusitis - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the bones of the face. Many people, including children, get sinus infections after a cold. People with sinusitis may have yellow or green-coloured mucus draining from the nose, facial pain and headache. ...More…
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Cosmetic surgery - rhinoplasty
Better Health — Rhinoplasty is surgery to repair or reshape the nose. This may be performed for cosmetic reasons or to correct a deformity due to injury or birth defect. Rhinoplasty is surgery to repair or reshape the nose. This may be performed for cosmetic ...More…
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Anosmia - loss of smell
Better Health — Loss of the sense of smell is called anosmia, while hyposmia means reduced smell sensitivity. Smell sensitivity decreases with age but many drugs, chemicals and diseases can also damage the sense of smell, sometimes permanently. The sense of ...More…
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Adenoids - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — The adenoids are lymph nodes located in the throat behind the nose. Infections commonly cause swollen or blocked adenoids. Symptoms include a blocked nose, snoring, sore throat and yellow or green mucus in the nose. Adenoid infections in children ...More…
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Tongue-tie - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Tongue-tie is caused by a short frenum that restricts tongue movement. The frenum is a string of tissue found under the tongue. The medical name for tongue-tie is ankyloglossia. Tongue-tie is a condition that is caused by a short frenum that ...More…
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Tongue - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — The movement of the tongue helps us to hold and direct the food and drink we swallow, while the taste buds contribute to the experience of food flavour. The tongue also helps to create the sounds for speech. Some disorders that affect the tongue ...More…
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Mouth ulcers
Better Health — A mouth ulcer is the loss of part of the delicate tissue lining inside the mouth (mucous membrane). The most common cause is mechanical injury, such as biting your cheek. In most cases, mouth ulcers are harmless and clear up in a few days. A ...More…