The nose warms the air we breathe and gives the inhaled airflow a certain humidity to adapt it to the climatic conditions of the alveoli. This process is called conditioning the air we breathe and is the main function of the nasal mucosa. In rhinitis (common cold), conditioning of the air we breathe is more … Breathing Air Conditioning: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Tobramycin is a well-known antibiotic that is particularly effective and is used for the therapy of infectious diseases. However, because of its aggressiveness, tobramycin is never the first-line agent. It is only used when milder agents no longer achieve acceptable results. What is tobramycin? The medical drug tobramycin is one of the antibiotics. It is … Tobramycin: Effects, Uses & Risks
Hydrogen peroxide solution is available in various concentrations in pharmacies. Users can purchase the over-the-counter agent to whiten their teeth (bleaching) and for various medical applications. Higher concentrated non-stabilized hydrogen peroxide will not be dispensed without presentation of a certificate of use for safety reasons. What is hydrogen peroxide? Hydrogen peroxide solution is available in … Hydrogen Peroxide: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Nasal and oral breathing both serve the purpose of respiration, but they differ in their physiological process. Nasal breathing involves inhaling and exhaling through the nose. In mouth breathing, on the other hand, air is passed through the oral cavity into the wider respiratory tract. What is nasal and mouth breathing? Nasal and mouth breathing … Nasal and Oral Breathing: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
A person breathes in and out about 24,000 times each day. Breathing is one of the most important functions of the human body. Without oxygen supply through the respiratory tract, a person dies after only a few minutes. What are the respiratory tract? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy of the respiratory tract in humans. Click … Airways: Structure, Function & Diseases
Brown mustard is much spicier than yellow mustard, but can be used in the same way as yellow mustard – this is a matter of personal taste. Yellow mustard is a very typical European condiment, but more and more people are turning to the original mustard as spicy and fresh becomes more popular. Like all … Brown Mustard: Intolerance & Allergy
Strong-acting painkillers are grouped under the term opioids. They can lead to dependence if used in excess. What are opioids? Strong-acting painkillers are summarized under the term opioids. They can lead to dependence if used in excess. Opioids that are used as pain relievers are also called opioid analgesics. These agents exert a strong analgesic … Opioids: Effects, Uses & Risks
Nasal plasters are special adhesive plasters that users stick on the bridge of their nose. They are intended to facilitate breathing through the nose. What are nose patches? Nasal patches are designed to facilitate breathing through the nose. Nasal plasters are also known as nose strips or nasal strips. This is a sticking plaster strip … Nose Plaster: Applications & Health Benefits
Neisseria are bacteria belonging to the group of gram-negative bacteria. They belong to the Neisseriaceae family. What are Neisseria? Neisseria bacteria are so-called proteobacteria. They form a separate group within the Neisseriaceae and belong to the Gram-negative bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria appear red in the Gram stain. In contrast to Gram-positive bacteria, they do not have … Neisseria: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Neisseria flavescens are a bacterial species belonging to the division Proteobacteria, the class Betaproteobacteria, and the order Neisseriales, and belong to the genus Neisseria of the family Neisseriaceae. The obligate aerobic bacteria are basically apathogenic and live as commensals in the upper respiratory tract of humans. However, they have now been linked as pathogens to … Neisseria Flavescens: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Neisseria sicca is a bacterial species with individual strains that fall into the genus Neisseria and are classified in the superordinate family Neisseriaceae. The bacteria live as commensals in the respiratory tract of humans and require oxygen for their metabolism. The aerobes have been observed in immunocompromised humans as causative agents of pneumonia and meningitis. … Neisseria Sicca: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
By the acinus, medicine understands the glandular end and at the same time the functional unit of various organs. For example, acini are found in the lungs, liver and pancreas or salivary glands. Especially the tissue of the parotid gland acini can be affected by degeneration or inflammation. What is acinus? An acinus is the … Acinus: Structure, Function & Diseases
