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Definitions of pharyngitis in various dictionaries:
noun - inflammation of the fauces and pharynx
Inflammation of the pharynx.
PHARYNGITIS - Pharyngitis is inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx. It typically results in a sore throat and fever. Other symptoms may incl...
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Excite pity, sharing sore throat |
Inflammation of cavity behind mouth and nose |
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Feb 6 2010 The Times - Cryptic |
Mar 11 2008 The Times - Concise |
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Inflammation of the pharynx. |
inflammation of the pharynx, causing a sore throat. |
inflammation of the fauces and pharynx |
pain and swelling in the pharynx, often with a slight fever, usually caused by infection |
Pharyngitis description |
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Pharyngitis is inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx. It typically results in a sore throat and fever. Other symptoms may include a runny nose, cough, headache, a hoarse voice. Symptoms usually last three to five days. Complications can include sinusitis and acute otitis media. Pharyngitis is typically a type of respiratory tract infection.Most cases are caused by a viral infection. Strep throat, a bacterial infection, is the cause in about 25% of children and 10% of adults. Uncommon causes include other bacteria such as gonorrhea, fungus, irritants such as smoke, allergies, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Specific testing is not recommended in people who have clear symptoms of a viral infection such as a cold. Otherwise a rapid antigen detection test (RAPD) or throat swab is recommended. Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms include epiglottitis, thyroiditis, retropharyngeal abscess, and occasionally heart disease.NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, can |