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FAQ about Pharyngitis
This FAQ article explains pharyngitis, a common condition that affects the pharynx, the part of the throat behind the nose and mouth. It covers what pharyngitis is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed,…
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FAQ about Influenza
This FAQ explains what influenza is, why it happens, how it spreads, and what to expect if you get it. It also covers diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the questions people often ask about recovery…
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FAQ about Pertussis
Pertussis, also called whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can cause severe and prolonged coughing. This FAQ article explains what pertussis is, how it spreads, what symptoms it causes, how doctors…
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What is Pertussis
Pertussis is a contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract caused by Bordetella pertussis . It primarily affects the airways, especially the ciliated lining of the trachea and bronchi, where it disrupts the normal…
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FAQ about Epiglottitis
Epiglottitis is a medical emergency that can become dangerous very quickly because it affects the epiglottis, the flap of tissue at the back of the throat that helps keep food and liquid out of…
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Treatment for Epiglottitis
What treatments are used for epiglottitis? The condition is treated as a medical emergency because swelling of the epiglottis can narrow or block the upper airway. Management centers on protecting the airway, reducing inflammatory…
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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…