pharyngitis

pharyngitis /phar·yn·gi·tis/ (-ji´tis) sore throat; inflammation of the pharynx.pharyngit´ic

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phar·yn·gi·tis (frn-jts)

n.

Inflammation of the pharynx.

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pharyn·gitic (-jtk) adj.

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Pharyngitis

Inflammation of the throat, accompanied by dryness and pain. Pharyngitis caused by a streptococcal infection is the usual trigger of Sydenham's chorea.

Mentioned in: Sydenham's Chorea

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pharyngitis

[fer′injī′tis]

Etymology: Gk, pharynx + itis

inflammation or infection of the pharynx, usually causing a sore throat. Some causes of pharyngitis are diphtheria, herpes simplex virus, infectious mononucleosis, and streptococcal infection. Acute pharyngitis is a sudden, severe inflammation of the pharynx. Chronic pharyngitis is a persistent throat inflammation that may be associated with the lymphoid granules in the pharyngeal mucosa. Specific treatment depends on the cause. The appearance of the mouth, nose, and throat and throat culture aid in differential diagnosis of a bacterial or viral cause. Symptoms may be relieved by analgesic medication, drinking of warm or cold liquids, or saline solution irrigation of the throat. See also strep throat.

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pharyngitis [far″in-ji´tis]

inflammation of the pharynx; called also sore throat. adj., adj pharyngit´ic.

Acute pharyngitis usually appears suddenly and runs its course in a few days or a week. Symptoms, more severe in children, are dry, sore throat, fatigue, and mild fever. Often, swallowing is painful, the head aches, and there is a harsh cough and a persistent desire to clear the throat. The throat frequently becomes swollen and covered with a thick mucous material. Sometimes there is pain in the ears, or hoarseness.

The American College of Physicians and American Society of Internal Medicine have published Clinical Practice Guidelines on Principles of Appropriate Antibiotic Use for Acute Pharyngitis in Adults. They recommend that any adult with pharyngitis should be offered analgesics, antipyretics, and other supportive care. Prescriptions of antimicrobials should be limited to those patients most likely to have group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus.

Chronic pharyngitis is the result of continuous reinfection or chronic irritation of exposed parts of the throat. It is similar to acute pharyngitis, but less severe. The simple catarrhal form can be caused by smoking, dust, smog, or constant breathing through the mouth.

Pharyngitis may also occur as part of an early stage of a disease such as scarlet fever, measles, or whooping cough. Symptomatic treatment includes hot saline gargles, liquid diet, and an increase in fluid intake. Antibiotics may be prescribed when a bacterial infection is present.

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pharyngitis (fer´injī´tis),

n inflammation of the pharynx.

pharyngitis, gonococcal,

n a throat infection caused by the same infectious microorganism that causes gonorrhea; spread by direct contact with an infected person or with fluids containing the infectious agent.

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pharyngitis

inflammation of the pharynx, characterized by coughing, painful swallowing and lack of appetite. The throat is sore on palpation. In severe cases food and saliva may be regurgitated through the nostrils.

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chronic equine pharyngitis

is relatively common after viral infections. There is persistent coughing and moderate dyspnea on exercise. Training cannot be done. Endoscopic examination shows lymphoid infiltration and follicular hyperplasia.

equine lymphoreticular pharyngitis

see chronic equine pharyngitis (above).

plasma cell pharyngitis

see feline plasma cell gingivitis-pharyngitis.

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pharyngitis

Sore throat ENT Inflammation of the oropharyngeal mucosa, most often viral infection–95% or by bacteria–5% Etiology acute Group A streptococcus, aka strep throat Etiology chronic Caused by a continuing infection of the sinuses, lungs, or mouth; or by irritation from smoking, heavily polluted air, alcohol, or by swallowing substances that scald, corrode or irritate throat. See Strep throat, Throat culture.

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Patient discussion about pharyngitis.

Q. Is it really necessary to take antibiotic the whole week? Three days ago my 10 years-old son had a sore throat, after a very short examination the doctor said my son has pharyngitis and that he has to take antibiotics for ten days. He took it for two days and now he no long has any sore throat- Why does he have to take the antibiotic for so long? I don’t want him to take too many medications…

A. 100% vital. If the bacteria survive due to insufficient dosage they will become stronger as a result and the problem will worsen