pharyngitis

Question 1

what is pharyngitis?

Answer 1

Upper respiratory tract infection, resulting in inflammation of the back of the throat

Question 2

what causes pharyngitis?

Answer 2

Mostly viral, can be caused by streptococcus

Sometimes smoking

Question 3

How does pharyngitis present?

Answer 3

Sore/dry/scratchy throat, difficulty swallowing, redness at back of throat, bad breath, mild cough, swollen neck glands and fever

Question 4

what is the treatment for pharyngitis?

Answer 4

Paracetamol, ibuprofen, lozenges and anaesthetic sprays for pain relief