Sight
This gradually developing opacity (cloudiness) of the lens occurs most frequently in persons over 70 years of age as part of the aging process.
What is Cataract?
This refers to anything in the ear canal that in some manner occludes the opening.
What is Auditory Canal Obstruction?
Bleeding from the nose.
What is Epistaxis?
Inflammation of the tongue.
What is Glossitis?
A disease that affects the macula, the small central point of light-sensing retina in the back of the eye.
What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
This hearing loss is an effect of aging. It is sensorineural in nature.
What is Presbycusis?
A reaction to airborne allergens.
What is Rhinitis?
A fungal infection of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.
What is Candidiasis?
This condition is caused by inflammation of the conjunctiva.
What is conjunctivitis?
This condition is characterized by severe vertigo (dizziness) and tinnitus.
What is Meniere's Disease?
Patients usually complain of obstruction and "something" in the nose.
What is Nasal Polyps?
Any lesion or growth within the mouth is not normal and should be examined by a physician or dentist.
What is Oral Cancer?
A persistent inflammation of the edges of the eyelids involving the hair follicles and glands.
What is Blepharitis?
Condition characterized by the slow and progressive loss of hearing and may be accompanied by tinnitus.
What is Otosclerosis?
Treatment consists of eliminating environmental antigens when possible and use of antihistamines and topical corticosteroids.
What is Rhinitis?
If a mother is breast-feeding, she must also treat her nipples with antifungal medication.
What is Candidiasis?
This is a condition in which one eye deviates with the gaze being abnormally inward or outward, higher, or lower than the other eye.
What is Strabismus?
This disorder probably results from excessive stimulation of the inner ear receptors or confusion in the brain between the visual stimulus and movement perception.
What is Motion Sickness?