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… is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your voice box (larynx) , and vocal … in a doctor's office using a small hand mirror held at the back of the throat. Your doctor shines a light in your mouth … wears a mirror on his or her head to reflect light to the back of your throat. Some doctors now use headgear with a …
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… ) that can cause an infection. A sample of cells from the back of your throat is added to a substance that promotes … How It Is Done You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth as wide as you can. Your doctor … and throat. A clean cotton swab will be rubbed over the back of your throat, around your tonsils, and over any red …
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… hearing aids, bring them to the test. If you have a neck or back problem, tell your doctor, so your neck and back will be protected during the test. How It Is Done … side. Readings will be taken while your eyes follow the back-and-forth movement of a pendulum or light. Readings …
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… device measures bilirubin levels when it is placed gently against the skin. With this device, there may be no need to … device measures bilirubin levels when it is placed gently against the skin. With this device, there may be no need to …
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… test. How It Is Done You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth as wide as possible. Your doctor … and throat. A clean cotton swab will be rubbed over the back of your throat, around your tonsils, and over any red … test. How It Is Done You will be asked to tilt your head back and open your mouth as wide as possible. Your doctor …
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… uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the skin at the back of your baby's neck. An increase in the thickness can … ultrasound to measure the thickness of the skin at the back of your baby's neck. Blood tests A health professional … of the baby. The thickness of the fluid buildup at the back of the baby's neck is measured. Results First-trimester …
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… monitoring For external monitoring, you may lie on your back or left side. Two belts with sensors attached will be … For internal monitoring, you will most likely lie on your back or left side. A thin wire (electrode) will be put … and length of your contractions. How It Feels Lying on your back (or side) may not be comfortable if you are having …
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… have type AB blood. Your plasma does not have antibodies against type A or type B blood. About 3 out of 100 people in … have type AB blood. Your plasma does not have antibodies against type A or type B blood. About 3 out of 100 people in …
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… A VCUG can show if urine from the bladder is flowing back up toward the kidneys. This is called vesicoureteral … Check for vesicoureteral reflux, which means urine backs up toward the kidneys from the bladder instead of … urinate just before the test starts. You will lie on your back on an X-ray table, and a standard X-ray will be taken …
