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What is the cause of mild hair growth on the upper lip of women with certain medical conditions?
What is the cause of mild hair growth on the upper lip of women with certain medical conditions?
What is the possible cause of foul-smelling breath in a client with dental prostheses?
What is the possible cause of foul-smelling breath in a client with dental prostheses?
What is the possible cause of yellow-tinged patches in the mouth or throat of a client using steroid inhalers or antibiotics?
What is the possible cause of yellow-tinged patches in the mouth or throat of a client using steroid inhalers or antibiotics?
What are some possible signs of dysphagia?
What are some possible signs of dysphagia?
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What may promote dental caries and increase the risk of pneumonia?
What may promote dental caries and increase the risk of pneumonia?
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What does the absence of a gag reflex indicate?
What does the absence of a gag reflex indicate?
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What are some possible side effects of medications that depress saliva production?
What are some possible side effects of medications that depress saliva production?
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What may a swollen, red, and painful tongue indicate?
What may a swollen, red, and painful tongue indicate?
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What does a weak or hoarse voice after eating or drinking suggest?
What does a weak or hoarse voice after eating or drinking suggest?
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What may cause a feeling of inadequate breath intake during a smell evaluation?
What may cause a feeling of inadequate breath intake during a smell evaluation?
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What may cause a drooping lower eyelid that keeps it from shutting completely?
What may cause a drooping lower eyelid that keeps it from shutting completely?
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What is a common cause of a turning in of the lower eyelid that causes the eyelashes to touch the conjunctiva and cornea?
What is a common cause of a turning in of the lower eyelid that causes the eyelashes to touch the conjunctiva and cornea?
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What is presbyopia?
What is presbyopia?
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What is a pterygium?
What is a pterygium?
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What are common symptoms of cataracts?
What are common symptoms of cataracts?
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Study Notes
Hormonal Influences on Hair Growth
- Hirsutism, a hormonal imbalance, can cause mild hair growth on the upper lip of women with certain medical conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Oral Health Issues
- Poor dental hygiene and improper cleaning of dental prostheses can lead to foul-smelling breath.
- Long-term use of steroid inhalers or antibiotics can cause yellow-tinged patches in the mouth or throat due to oral candidiasis.
Dysphagia
- Difficulty swallowing, coughing, or choking while eating or drinking are possible signs of dysphagia.
Oral Health Risks
- Inadequate oral hygiene and infrequent dental cleanings can promote dental caries and increase the risk of pneumonia.
Neurological Signs
- The absence of a gag reflex may indicate neurological disorders, such as a brainstem lesions or neurodegenerative diseases.
Medication Side Effects
- Medications that depress saliva production can cause dry mouth, tooth decay, and other oral health issues.
Tongue Abnormalities
- A swollen, red, and painful tongue may indicate a bacterial or fungal infection, or a nutritional deficiency.
Voice Changes
- A weak or hoarse voice after eating or drinking suggests gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Respiratory Issues
- A feeling of inadequate breath intake during a smell evaluation may indicate respiratory diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Eye Abnormalities
- A drooping lower eyelid that cannot shut completely may indicate a neurological disorder, such as myasthenia gravis.
- A turning in of the lower eyelid, known as entropion, can cause the eyelashes to touch the conjunctiva and cornea, leading to discomfort and vision problems.
Age-Related Vision Changes
- Presbyopia is an age-related loss of near vision, requiring corrective lenses.
Eye Diseases
- A pterygium is a benign growth on the conjunctiva, often caused by prolonged UV exposure.
- Common symptoms of cataracts include cloudy vision, double vision, and sensitivity to light.
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