UTD – Oral toxicity associated with chemotherapy
Treatment is supportive and mainly aimed at symptom control: •Removal of dentures, atraumatic cleansing, and oral rinses with a weak solution of salt and baking […]
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Ferri – Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Padmaja Sudhakar M.B.B.S. Sachin Kedar M.B.B.S., M.D. Basic Information Definition Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a labyrinthine disorder and is […]
Pocket Primary Care – HEENT
Background (JAMA 2004;291:1487) 40% of vision loss is preventable; careful hx/PE can establish dx and distinguish between urgent and routine ophtho referrals Definitions: […]
SOAP. – Bibliography for Chapter 11. Throat and Mouth Guidelines
Bibliography for Chapter 11. Throat and Mouth Guidelines Adult-Gerontology Practice Guidelines Second Edition 2019 Alexandre, M., Wang’ondu, R., & Cooney, L. (2017). Group A […]
SOAP. – Thrush
Thrush Jill C. Cash and Kathleen Bradbury-Golas Definition A.Thrush is a fungal infection of the oral cavity and/or the pharynx caused by Candida. Incidence A.Approximately 9% […]
SOAP. – Stomatitis, Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Stomatitis, Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis Jill C. Cash and Kathleen Bradbury-Golas Definition A.Stomatitis is tender, round, discrete, oval, shallow, 1- to 5-mm ulcers in the oral […]
SOAP. – Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis Jill C. Cash and Kathleen Bradbury-Golas Definition A.Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx and surrounding lymph tissue. Incidence A.Pharyngitis is the fourth most common […]
SOAP. – Oral Cancer, Leukoplakia
Oral Cancer, Leukoplakia Jill C. Cash and Kathleen Bradbury-Golas Definition A.Oral cancer is cancer of the buccal mucosa, tongue, gingiva, hard palate, soft palate, or […]
SOAP. – Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis Jill C. Cash and Kathleen Bradbury-Golas Definition A.Epiglottitis is inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis and is a medical emergency. Incidence A.Epiglottitis usually occurs […]
SOAP. – Dysphagia
Dysphagia Jill C. Cash and Kathleen Bradbury-Golas Definition A.Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing. 1.Oropharyngeal dysphagia is defined as difficulty with the initial task of […]