Examination of the Lips The lips are examined also in a close-up mirror with the aid of a good light. If artificial dentures are used, they should be removed for better inspection of the lips’ inner surface. 1. Closely examine… Continue Reading →
Tics, Unintended Facial Movements. Tics are unusual nervous twitches in the face, caused by spasms of local facial muscles. Some twitching can be stopped at will, but others are entirely uncontrollable. Tics are not serious when they represent temporary excessive… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Face Examine the face before a close-up mirror using a secondary mirror as required.1. Examine the texture of the facial skin. Note any recent growth, bleeding points, long unhealed sores, or any painful swollen areas on the… 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 →