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Definitions
| Nasal |
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| Allergy |
reactions to pollens, dust, animal dander
causing sneezing fits, itching and runny nose. |
| Anosmia |
loss of smell; may be due to accident,
infection or obstruction from polyp. |
| Antihistamine |
medication to block histamine; Claritin,
Allegra Zytrec current choices. |
| Deviated
nasal septum |
crooked wall between nasal chambers. |
| External
nasal deformity |
crooked external nose that may affect
breathing and appearance. |
| FESS |
functional endoscopic sinus surgery;
conservative by design. |
| Polyp |
nasal swelling originating from the sinus and
presenting in the nasal chamber. |
| Rhinoplasty
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repair of nasal humps, width and other asymmetries and deformities. |
| Sinusitis |
usually a chronic infection of the sinus
lasting over 4 months. |
| Topical
steroids |
used to control allergic and vasomotor
rhinitis; Rhinocort is an example. |
| Turbinate |
protrusion of the internal nasal wall that
humidifies and adds resistance. |
| Vasomotor |
hormone and nerve mediated congestion of the
turbinate. |
| Cosmetic |
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| Blepharoplasty |
removal of excess fat and skin from eyelids;
beauty and vision improvement. |
| Chin
augmentation |
Re-creates natural prominence of the chin, to
improve the profile. |
| Otoplasty |
correction of lop ear or asymmetry. |
| Profile |
natural relationship between forehead, nose
and chin structures. |
| Aging |
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| Botox |
muscle paralysis toxin used to soften wrinkles
and muscle spasm. |
| Cleanser |
rather than soap, using this is better
concerning pores and acne. |
| Furrow |
thicker indentations than wrinkles; best
treated with Botox or muscle surgery. |
| Facelift |
removal of unwanted fat, jowls, cords and
excess skin of the face and neck. |
| Glyderm |
a line of products used as a mild chemical
peel; form of alpha-hydroxy acid. |
| Moisturizer |
locks in moisture; should not block pores. |
| Sunscreen |
SPF factors of 15 or higher; preserve effect
of skin surgery; prevent skin cancer. |
| Wrinkle |
minor skin line around eyes and mouth;
amenable to peels and laser. |
| Peel |
chemical that removes upper layers of skin in
order to thicken and improve dermis. |
| Laser |
use of CO2 and other lasers is becoming
popular to achieve similar effects on skin. |
| Lumps and
Bumps |
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| Branchial cyst |
congenital cystic lesion in lateral neck that may form a
benign lump. |
| Laryngitis |
hoarseness due to swelling and perhaps thickening o vocal
cord. |
| Lymph node |
normal structure that filters lymph from the tissues;
responds to infection and tumor. |
| Thyroid |
lower neck gland which produces thyroid hormone needed for
growth and metabolism. |
| Thyroglossal duct
cyst |
cyst that occurs in the normal descent of the thyroid into
the lower neck. |
| Salivary gland |
produces saliva to lubricate mouth, nose and other mucosa. |
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