Examination of the Nose The nose should be examined by close-up mirror observation with a good light in various positions of the head. 1. Observe the skin of the nose for any unhealing sore, warty growth, soreness, redness, recent enlargement… Continue Reading →
Nerve Deafness. A person is not really deaf until the hearing nerve loses its function. This is particularly important in the over fifty age group since there is distinct loss of hearing (especially for higher tones) with each decade of… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Ear With a mirror and good light, examine closely the ear skin and shell; look for any obvious blocking of the ear canal and test the ear’s hearing ability in the suggested manner. 1. Examine the external… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Scalp Stand under a bright light, before a close-up mirror and observe the hair and scalp closely.1. Note that the hair is lightest where the scalp is thinnest, on top, in the temples, and just back of… Continue Reading →
Dizziness Dizziness is a common difficulty after fifty. It may mean a faint or unsteady feeling, but usually means a sensation of motion in our surroundings and can be sensed either in daylight or total darkness. Meniere’s Syndrome, disease of… Continue Reading →
Hives, Urticaria Hives and similar skin reactions of allergy are a problem for many people. Hives are elevated pea-sized nodules accompanied by intense itching, and they can arrive in a few minutes after eating, breathing, or touching any substance to… Continue Reading →