When the sinuses are full of air (under normal conditions), the light will project through the sinus, and will be visible on the roof of the mouth as a lit-up, reddened area. When the sinuses are full of mucus, the light will be stopped.
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Because the bones of the newborn are not yet finished in their development, transillumination is used upon birth to detect some conditions the baby may have, which you can check on Wikipedia, look up transillumination.
Studies have shown mixed results on the effectiveness of homeopathy as a sinus cure. Some people report relief from sinus symptoms with homeopathic remedies, while others do not experience any significant improvement. More research is needed to determine the true effectiveness of homeopathy for treating sinus issues.
Yes they can - this is a common occurrence.
Rubbing the carotid sinus stimulates an area in the artery wall that contains nerve endings. These nerves respond to changes in blood pressure and are capable of slowing the heart rate.
Carotid sinus massage will slow the heart rate during episodes of atrial flutter, fibrillation, and some tachycardias. It has been known to stop the arrhythmia completely.
paranasal sinus include frontal sinus, the maxillary sinus, the ethmodial sinuses, and the spheniodal sinus.
The maxillary sinus
paranasal sinus include frontal sinus, the maxillary sinus, the ethmodial sinuses, and the spheniodal sinus.
Endoscopic sinus surgery is to improve the drainage of the sinuses and prevent mucus from building up in these chambers. When secretions accumulate in a blocked off sinus, they may become infected with bacteria and result in a flare up of sinus symptoms. Visit for more information : BSR Hospital Page
Some words with the root sinus include sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses), sinusoid (having a sinus-like curve), and sinusoidal (relating to a sinus).
In health, be sure you are talking about the correct "sinus" The heart has a sinus, so please be specific about which sinus you are referring to.