Mucous-membranes Sentence Examples

Salicylic acid is now never given internally, being replaced by its sodium salt, which is much cheaper, more soluble and less irritating to mucous membranes.

Applied externally lead salts have practically no action upon the unbroken skin, but applied to sores, ulcers or any exposed mucous membranes they coagulate the albumen in the tissues themselves and contract the small vessels.

By mucoid is understood a soft gelatinous substance containing mucin, or pseudomucin, which is normally secreted by the epithelial cells of both the mucous membranes and glands.

Certain degenerative changes in the supra-renal glands may lead to Addison's disease, which is characterized by an excessive pigmentary condition of the skin and mucous membranes.

It possesses only slight influence over the heart and respiration, but it has a specific effect on mucous membranes as the elimination of the drug takes place largely through the lungs, where it aids in loosening bronchial secretions.

For the purpose of checking the inflammatory processes and lessening discharge from mucous membranes astringents are employed.

They are also employed locally as sprays and douches to the nose, throat, vagina and rectum, for catarrhal conditions of the mucous membranes.

The treatment consists in the use of solutions of common salt, followed by copious draughts of milk or white of egg and water or soap in water, in order to dilute the poison and protect the mucous membranes of the oesophagus and stomach from its action.

The action of tannic acid is strictly local, and depends upon its power of precipitating albumen and of destroying germs. It thus acts as an astringent on all mucous membranes.

Other triggers cab be changes in host defenses e.g. friction during sexual intercourse inflaming the mucous membranes.

The disorder can affect the mucous membranes of the mouth and genitals where it looks like a grayish erosion (shallow ulcer ).

Rapid absorption, such as from a very vascular site ie mucous membranes.

Even when they have passed through an abrasion in the skin or through the mucous membranes and enter the blood they are met, in some instances, by a toxic action of the blood itself upon them; and in others they are attacked by the white corpuscles, which destroy them, eat them up, and digest them, the process being known as phagocytosis.

It stimulates the mucous membranes to drain and thins out the mucous that is being formed.

If you consider that the action may be on the mucous membranes themselves and not necessarily on the invading bacteria, you'll understand why you should wait to take goldenseal until your running nose blossoms.

With its intricate curves and bends and delicate skin (not to mention the sensitive mucous membranes you need to watch out for!), the eye area is deserving of the extra attention.

Symptoms of plant poisoning range from irritation of the skin or mucous membranes of the mouth and throat to nausea, vomiting, convulsions, irregular heartbeat, and even death.

Candidiasis can affect the skin, nails, and mucous membranes throughout the body including the mouth (thrush), esophagus, vagina (yeast infection), intestines, and lungs.

Sore throat is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx.

Trachoma, also called granular conjunctivitis or Egyptian ophthalmia, is a contagious, chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis.

Herpes simplex virus is transmitted by infected body fluids (such as saliva) when they contact breaks in another person's skin or mucous membranes.

In addition to PPIs, the doctor may prescribe coating agents, such as sucralfate (Carafe), to cover the sores and mucous membranes of the esophagus and stomach.

Mucus-The thick fluid produced by the mucous membranes that line many body cavities and structures.

Injury to the mucous membranes of the mouth and gums leaves places where bacteria can grow.

Bruises, or ecchymoses, are a discoloration and tenderness of the skin or mucous membranes due to the leakage of blood from an injured blood vessel into the tissues.

Herpes simplex virus-A virus that can cause fever and blistering on the skin and mucous membranes.

They can infect various parts of the body, especially the skin and mucous membranes.

Symptoms include sudden onset of small bruises or spots of hemorrhage on the skin or bleeding into mucous membranes (such as nosebleeds).

In rhinitis, the mucous membranes become infected or irritated, producing a discharge, congestion, and swelling of the tissues.

Streptococcal sore throat, or strep throat, as it is more commonly called, is a bacterial infection of the mucous membranes lining the throat or pharynx.

The palms, soles, and mucous membranes that line the eyelids and cover the exposed portion of the eyeball (conjuntivae) become purplish-red and swollen.

The name comes from the key symptoms of the disease, which involve the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, the skin, and the lymph nodes.

More serious damage can be caused by hard or sharp objects that penetrate the surface of the eye and become embedded in the cornea or conjunctivae (the mucous membranes lining the inner surface of the eyelids).

Following an animal bite or contact between a child's mucous membranes and an animal's saliva, an attempt is usually made to determine whether the animal has rabies.

The skin, bones, and mucous membranes are all affected by bejel.

The skin turns pale and cold, the mucous membranes lining the mouth and nose lose their natural moisture.

The symptoms are like measles but are not nearly as severe, and spots never appear on the mucous membranes of the mouth.

Botanical medicine can help to maintain open airways and heal damaged mucous membranes.

Adequate vitamin A in the diet promotes healthy skin and hair, and also increases your immunity, helps vision, encourages bone and tooth development, and maintains healthy mucous membranes.

Vitamin A, or retinol, is a very important nutrient for your eyes, skin and mucous membranes.

It binds to the intestines' mucous membranes and helps to maintain the proper balance of good bacteria in your digestive system.

Even conventional medicine has adopted this age-old concept of bringing healing to the sick via feeding the mucous membranes in the epidermis, in the respiratory track, in the digestive track and in the genitourinary system.

Sharing cups, eating utensils, straws, snacks, and any other items that have been near the mouth or other mucous membranes can be a speedy route to the illness highway.

Equally common on teenagers and adults, warts are actually benign skin tumors representing several different types of thickened mucous membranes.