Pharyngitis is defined as the inflammation of the pharynx that often results in the condition known as a sore throat. The condition involves the pharynx which can be found immediately at the back of the mouth and the nasal cavity and just above the esophagus and the larynx. The pharynx is a...
Esomeprazole is used to treat heartburn and certain other conditions caused by too much acid in the stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), where stomach acid backs up into your esophagus To treat or help preventulcers To treat or help prevent erosiveesophagitis(EE) ...
The pharynx, or throat, is also part of the upper respiratory tract. After air passes through the internal nares, it enters the throat area. This nasal pharynx contains adenoids or tonsils that can be seen in the back of the throat. They can trap contaminants or bacteria that can also be...
Post-nasal drip is the drainage of mucus from the sinuses into the throat. Treatment includes over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is a skin procedure that freezes and then sands the skin. Dermabrasion improves the appearance of acne scarring and other skin conditions, ...
The organ begins at the back of the oral cavity behind the pharynx. From there it forms a long, mostly straight tube that travels down the neck and chest and through the diaphragm before it connects to the stomach. In vertebrates other than fish, the esophagus runs parallel in the throat ...
A pharyngeal pouch is a pocket that can form in the mucous coat of the pharynx, the part of the throat below the mouth and nasal...
Patients who have had neck, mouth or jaw trauma of any type may have a red rubber catheter placed in the esophagus and down into the stomach through a hole in the throat. The catheter is held in place with stitches, and may be used as a pathway for liquid feedings for the patient. ...
Postoperative pain is most intense for the first two days then it wanes off. Four to six days after surgery, the pain comes back and this time, the pain radiates to the ears. Scabs will develop at the back of the throat and this may cause halitosis (bad breath). ...
Post-nasal drip is the drainage of mucus from the sinuses into the throat. Treatment includes over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is a skin procedure that freezes and then sands the skin. Dermabrasion improves the appearance of acne scarring and other skin conditions, ...
Thyroid cysts can be large enough for a person to view at the base of his or her neck. A person with larger cysts is more likely to have symptoms that involve difficulty swallowing, becoming hoarse or experiencing trouble breathing due to the cyst pressing on the larynx, esophagus or trachea...