Sauna with a Cold?

Almost 30 million Germans regularly go to the sauna. In a survey conducted by the German Sauna Association, 74 percent of respondents said they wanted to toughen up physically by doing so. In fact, the health-promoting effect of sauna sessions can be proven: Studies have shown that the immune system is strengthened by regular sauna … Sauna with a Cold?

Nasopharynx: Structure, Function & Diseases

In medicine, the nasopharynx is the tripartite nasopharyngeal space composed of the nasopharynx, laryngeal pharynx, and oral pharynx. The muscles of the nasopharynx separate the alimentary canals from the respiratory tract. One of the most common complaints of this anatomical structure is pharyngitis. What is the nasopharynx? The nasopharynx is the pharyngeal portion located below … Nasopharynx: Structure, Function & Diseases

Therapy of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)

Therapy of throat cancer If throat cancer is discovered at an early stage, when it is still small and circumscribed, healing by surgical removal is within the realm of possibility. However, the often too late diagnosis is problematic. The aim of therapy is to restore or maintain the patient’s quality of life, so that he … Therapy of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)

Classification of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)

Classification of throat cancer Mostly throat cancer is classified according to its location. The pharynx consists of 3 levels, the upper pharynx (epipharynx) or also nasopharynx (nasopharynx). Carcinomas located in this level are called corresponding nasopharyngeal or epipharyngeal carcinomas. The middle level (mesopharynx) is connected to the oral cavity and is therefore also called oropharynx … Classification of throat cancer | Throat cancer (pharyngeal carcinoma)