Heart difficulties are not all serious and are often interpreted in terms of noticeable heart action, breathing difficulty, chest pain or swelling of the ankles. Heart Murmurs. Heart valves which open and close imperfectly may give rise to a sound… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Heart 1. Sit motionless and determine if the heart action is noticeable. Normally, it cannot be felt and sensations within the chest usually described as flip flopping are regarded as palpitations. They are often caused by extrasystole… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Internal Chest The internal chest must be examined without the aid of sight or touch. Therefore, the heart, lungs and esophagus are examined by determining how well they are functioning. From their working, we know their condition…. Continue Reading →
The chest The chest is a cage of breastbone, ribs and vertebrae, covered with muscles, ligaments and skin. In its external aspect, the chest includes the breasts, ribs, breastbone and upper spine, while internally it houses and protects the heart,… Continue Reading →
Cancer of the Pharynx. Malignant growth, especially cancer, often occurs in the pharynx, base of the tongue and the vocal cords. Unfortunately this area cannot be seen without the aid of special mirrors and lighting arrangements. The features arousing suspicions… Continue Reading →
Respiration In simple terms, respiration means exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the living body and the outside air, and this exchange, effected by the breathing of fresh air, continually stands between us and the grave. Although we never… Continue Reading →