Generally people apply antiperspirants to keep their armpits dry and fragrant. Antiperspirants are chemicals that can reduce sweat production. This substance is found in many underarm fragrance products. However, rumors spread that the use of antiperspirants is related to various conditions, such as allergies, cancer, and even Alzheimer's disease. Is that right? Antiperspirant Function and Difference with Deodorant Some people think that antiperspirants and deodorants are the same product, even though both of them have different contents and functions. Antiperspirants contain substances that can clog sweat glands so that sweat production will be reduced, while deodorants contain ingredients that can eliminate body odor due to bacterial growth from sweat. In addition, antiperspirants are classified as drugs and deodorants, including cosmetic products. Although they are two different substances, most of the underarm fragrance products on the market are a combination of these ...
Thorax examination is a general physical examination procedure performed by doctors to determine the condition of organs in the chest cavity, including the heart and lungs. The first step the doctor will take when the patient comes for a check-up is to ask for complaints that are felt, the patient's and family's medical history, medications that are being consumed, and the patient's daily habits. Next, the doctor will conduct a physical examination, including the thorax or chest area, to determine the condition of the organs in this section and diagnose the patient's illness. Stages of Thorax Examination and Estimated Diagnosis Thorax examination involves four stages, namely observing, touching, tapping, and listening to the sound of the heart and lungs with a stethoscope. The following is an explanation of the four stages: 1. Inspection (observation) At this stage, the examination can be done by looking at the shape and size of the chest, skin color in the ches...