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Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis
This medical condition is characterized by the inflammation of the pharynx and is generally called ‘Sore throat’ together with cough; it is diagnosed in more than 2 million people per year in India. It is more common in the winter season.
Causes of pharyngitis
The most common causes of ‘Pharyngitis’ are viral and other bacterial agents such as measles, adenovirus, chicken pox, croup and whooping cough and streptococcus A.
Symptoms of pharyngitis
The commonly seen symptoms of ‘Pharyngitis’ are a Sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, sneezing, runny nose, chills, red swollen throat, fever, general weakness, and cough.
Treatment for pharyngitis
Many symptoms does not require medication. It requires rest, warm salt water gargling and using a humidifier. At times, our ENT Doctors in Coimbatore prescribe analgesics to control the pain and irritation. In cases of strep A infection, antibiotics are prescribed. It is self-limiting.
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