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1. Pharyngitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Link: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/pharyngitis
Description: WebPharyngitis — commonly known as sore throat — is an inflammation of the pharynx, resulting in a sore throat. Thus, pharyngitis is a symptom, rather than a condition. It is usually caused by viral and/or bacterial infections, such as the common cold and flu (both viral infections) or by infection with the Streptococcus bacterium (strep throat).
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2. Pharyngitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - Healthline
Link: https://www.healthline.com/health/pharyngitis
Description: WebMar 8, 2023 · Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat. It’s most often referred to simply as “sore throat.” Pharyngitis can also cause scratchiness in the throat and...
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3. Sore throat - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sore-throat/symptoms-causes/syc-20351635
Description: WebJun 10, 2021 · Overview. A sore throat is pain, scratchiness or irritation of the throat that often worsens when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own.
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4. Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Pharyngitis - Verywell Health
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/pharyngitis-5222737
Description: WebDec 27, 2023 · Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. When to See a Provider. Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx (throat), resulting in a sore throat. It is most often caused by a contagious virus or bacteria, but there are also noncontagious causes like acid reflux, an allergy, or vocal cord strain.
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5. Sore Throat: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8274-sore-throat-pharyngitis
Description: WebNov 8, 2022 · Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) A sore throat is a scratchy or burning feeling in the back of your throat. It may hurt to swallow or talk. Most sore throats happen because of a viral infection, like the common cold or flu. Sore throat symptoms typically go …
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6. Pharyngitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News …
Link: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324144
Description: WebNov 16, 2023 · Pharyngitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the back of the throat, or pharynx. Symptoms of pharyngitis can include discomfort, dryness, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment...
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7. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pharyngitis
Description: WebPharyngitis 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, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes, and a hoarse voice. Symptoms usually last 3–5 days, but can be longer depending on cause.
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8. Sore throat - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sore-throat/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351640
Description: WebJun 10, 2021 · Treatment. A sore throat caused by a viral infection usually lasts five to seven days and doesn't usually require medical treatment. Antibiotics don't help treat a viral infection. To ease pain and fever, many people turn to acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or other mild pain relievers.
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9. Pharyngitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519550/
Description: WebMay 1, 2023 · Pharyngitis is the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oropharynx. In most cases, it is caused by an infection, either bacterial or viral. Other less common causes of pharyngitis include allergies, trauma, cancer, reflux, and certain toxins.
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10. Sore Throat | Pharyngitis | Sore Throat Causes | MedlinePlus
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/sorethroat.html
Description: WebOct 21, 2016 · Find an Expert. For You. Children. Patient Handouts. Summary. Your throat is a tube that carries food to your esophagus and air to your windpipe and larynx (also called the voice box). The technical name for the throat is pharynx. You can have a sore throat for many reasons. Often, colds and flu cause sore throats. Other causes can include: