What is Pneumonia?
...trouble swallowing. These pneumonia vary greatly in severity due to differences in substances and other factors of exposure. Fungal pneumonia Inhaling fungi in bird droppings or soil can lead to...
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What is Thymectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...These include: Bleeding, infection, or other complications from the surgery. Damage to the homeostatic balance of the immune system. Difficulty swallowing. Damage to nerves or other structures near the thymus....
What is an Allergist?
...the stomach, sinuses, throat, and skin. These are places where special immune system cells are stationed to fight off invaders that are inhaled, swallowed, or come in contact with the...
What is Dentofacial Osteotomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...teeth Difficulty swallowing Difficulty chewing Receding chin Jaw pain Dentofacial osteotomies have been in use since the 1940s. Due to the continuous development and improvement of the techniques used in...
What is Thyroid Consultation: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...may be necessary when: The glands have grown bigger or more pronounced There’s a suspected mass on the thyroid The patient is having a hard time swallowing There is discomfort...
What is the Construction of Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) and Subsequent Insertion of Laryngeal Prosthesis: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...laryngeal prosthesis. The prosthesis needs to be inserted carefully at the puncture point to prevent leakage of food and saliva when the patient swallows. However, a large part of the...
What is Thyroidectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...therapy for the recovery period. It is also important to note that people who undergo a thyroidectomy may experience some side effects. These can include difficulties with swallowing, a hoarse...
Epkinly Dosage: Form, Strengths, How It’s Given, and More
...see this in-depth article. * “Systemic” refers to a treatment that affects the whole body, and includes medications you swallow or inject. † * The reason “-bysp” appears at the...
Spastic Hemiplegia: What it is and How it’s Treated
...such as eating, swallowing, and talking. Occupational therapy: Occupational therapy can teach skills that will help with everyday activities like showering, haircare, teeth brushing, and more. Mobility devices: Walkers, canes,...
What is Acute Varicella Zoster (Chickenpox)?
...may cause difficulty with speaking, walking, moving, coordination, swallowing, eye movement and balance.[10][11] Reye syndrome A rare complication of chickenpox in children, the risk of Reye syndrome increases if aspirin...