PHARYNGITIS/SORE THROAT

pharyngitis

PHARYNGITIS

Is an inflammation of the mucosa of the pharynx with the palate and tonsils. It is the most common cause of throat disorder.

TYPES

Acute Pharyngitis

Chronic Pharyngitis

CAUSES

CAUSES

v  Beta haemolytic streptococci

v  Haemophilus influenza. Moraxella Catarrhalis

v  Corynebacterium diphtheria

v  Neisseria  gonorrhea

v  Rhinovirus

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

v  Sudden onset of sore throat

v  Fever

v  Dysphasia (difficulty in swallowing)

v  Reddened pharynx

v  Swollen palpable lymph nodes

v  Increase urge to swallow

v  Nasal congestion

v  Fatigue

v  Anorexia

v  Weight loss

DIAGNOSIS

RELATED CONDITIONS

Throat culture for culture and sensitivity test

DRUGS

Ø  Antipyretics

Ø  Analgesics

Ø  Antibiotics (penincillin, erythromycin)

MANAGEMENT

v  Lukewarm  saline gaggles to keep the throat wet

v  Increase fluid intake

v  Soft or liquid diets

v  Intravenous infusions in severe cases

v  Encourage complete bed rest

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