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Causes of Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is caused by acute inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, the small flap of tissue at the base of the tongue that helps direct food and liquid away from the airway. In most…
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Symptoms of Epiglottitis
What are the symptoms of epiglottitis? The condition most often causes sudden severe throat pain, painful swallowing, fever, muffled voice, drooling, and difficulty breathing, with symptoms that can escalate quickly as swelling narrows the…
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Prevention of Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis, an inflammation of the pharynx or back of the throat, can often be prevented in some cases and risk reduced in others, but not eliminated entirely. Whether prevention is possible depends on the…
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Diagnosis of Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is diagnosed by combining clinical assessment with targeted testing when needed. The term refers to inflammation of the pharynx, the muscular passage at the back of the throat that connects the nasal and…
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Treatment for Pharyngitis
What treatments are used for Pharyngitis? Treatment depends on the cause, but the main approaches are symptomatic relief, antimicrobial therapy when a bacterial infection is present, and supportive measures that reduce inflammation and help…
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Causes of Pharyngitis
What causes Pharyngitis? In most cases, pharyngitis develops when the lining of the pharynx becomes inflamed in response to infection, irritation, or less commonly, underlying disease processes that disturb the normal balance of local…
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FAQ about Laryngitis
Laryngitis is a common condition that affects the larynx, the part of the throat that contains the vocal cords. This FAQ explains what laryngitis is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, and what…