Sinus Squeeze Glossary of Terms
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Acetaminophen: A nonaspirin pain reliever or analgesic. Acetaminophen may be given alone t... See the entire definition of AcetaminophenBarotrauma: Trauma caused by rapid or extreme changes in air pressure, especially affectin... See the entire definition of BarotraumaCongestion: An abnormal or excessive accumulation of a body fluid. The term is used broadl... See the entire definition of CongestionDeviated septum: Failure of the nasal septum to be in the center of the nose and divide th... See the entire definition of Deviated septumDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeEar: The hearing organ. There are three sections of the ear, according to the anatomy tex... See the entire definition of EarFrontal: In anatomy, pertaining to the forehead. As, for example, the frontal bone, fronta... See the entire definition of FrontalHyperbaric: Pertaining to gas pressures greater than 1 atmosphere* of pressure. Also perta... See the entire definition of HyperbaricIbuprofen: A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat pa... See the entire definition of IbuprofenInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMucus: A thick fluid that is produced by the lining of some organs of the body. Nasal: Having to do with the nose. Nasal polyps: Benign growths that originate in the mucous membranes lining the nasal passa... See the entire definition of Nasal polypsNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of Nose
Oxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainRespiratory: Having to do with respiration. Septum: A dividing wall or enclosure. For example, the septum of the nose is the thin cart... See the entire definition of SeptumSinus: 1. An air-filled cavity in a dense portion of a skull bone. The sinuses decr... See the entire definition of SinusSkull: The skull is a collection of bones which encase the brain and give form to the hea... See the entire definition of SkullSPF (sun protection factor): A number on a scale for rating the degree of protection prov... See the entire definition of SPFSunscreen: A substance that blocks the effect of the sun's harmful rays. Using lotions tha... See the entire definition of SunscreenTooth: One of the structures within the mouth that allow for biting and chewing. Teeth hav... See the entire definition of ToothTopical: Pertaining to a particular surface area. For example, a topical agent is applied ... See the entire definition of Topical
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