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1. Pharyngitis | Johns Hopkins Medicine
Link: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/pharyngitis
Description: WEBWhat are symptoms of pharyngitis? Sore throat; Dry, scratchy throat; Pain when swallowing; Pain when speaking; Other symptoms may be present, depending on the cause. These include fatigue, malaise, muscle aches, headache and fever — especially with the flu or other viral infections. How is pharyngitis diagnosed?
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2. Sore throat - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Link: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sore-throat/symptoms-causes/syc-20351635
Description: WEBJun 10, 2021 · 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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3. 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 often referred to simply as ''sore throat.'' Get the facts on how to treat and prevent it.
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4. 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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5. Sore Throat: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Link: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8274-sore-throat-pharyngitis
Description: WEBSore 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 away in a few days.
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6. Cobblestone Throat (Acute Pharyngitis) Sign & Treatment | Ada
Link: https://ada.com/conditions/acute-pharyngitis/
Description: WEBSep 14, 2022 · On this page. What is pharyngitis? Pharyngitis, or acute pharyngitis, colloquially sometimes called cobblestone throat, is an inflammation of the back of the throat, otherwise known as the pharynx.
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7. Pharyngitis: Causes, symptoms, and treatment - Medical News Today
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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8. Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of Pharyngitis - Verywell Health
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/pharyngitis-5222737
Description: WEBDec 27, 2023 · 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. Pharyngitis is not a condition but a symptom of a condition.
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9. 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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10. Evaluation of acute pharyngitis in adults - UpToDate
Link: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-of-acute-pharyngitis-in-adults
Description: WEBOct 5, 2023 · Sheila Bond, MD. Literature review current through: Mar 2024. This topic last updated: Oct 05, 2023. INTRODUCTION. Acute pharyngitis is one of the most common conditions encountered in outpatient clinical practice. Most cases of acute pharyngitis are caused by respiratory viruses and are self-limited.
