pharyngitis
Painful swallowing condition
Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx—the back of the throat.
The condition causes sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and sometimes fever.
Most cases result from viral infections like the common cold, though bacterial pharyngitis (strep throat) requires antibiotics.
The doctor diagnosed pharyngitis and recommended rest and fluids.
Irritated, aching airway
- scratchyRough and irritating
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- difficulty swallowingImpaired deglutition
- throat painDiscomfort in the neck passage
cough · fever · malaise · swollen glands · redness · tenderness · voice loss · phlegm
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- lozengesMedicated dissolving tablets
- gargleWash throat with liquid
- saltwaterOcean water, chemically speaking
- analgesicsDrugs that reduce pain
penicillin · amoxicillin · ibuprofen · acetaminophen · honey · rest · hydration · humidifier
Sample from the gullet
- rapid strep testQuick throat bacteria test
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- physical examinationMedical evaluation of body
- blood testDiagnostic fluid analysis
complete blood count · palpation · clinical assessment · antigen test
Inflamed throat tissue
- laryngitisInflamed voice box condition
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- rheumatic feverStreptococcal infection's systemic inflammatory sequel
- epiglottitisInflamed laryngeal cartilage flap
Throat's lymphoid tissue
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
- uvulaSoft palate pendant
- soft palateFlexible rear mouth roof
- nasopharynxUpper pharyngeal region
oropharynx · larynx · epiglottis · lymph nodes · mucosa · throat
Spherical bacteria in chains
- adenovirusDNA virus infecting airways
- rhinovirusCold-causing pathogen
- viralSpreading quickly online
- bacterialOf or from germs
mononucleosis · influenza · group A strep · pathogen · mycoplasma · herpes simplex · coronavirus · parainfluenza
sore throat
Irritated, aching airway
- scratchyRough and irritating
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- difficulty swallowingImpaired deglutition
throat pain · cough · fever · malaise · swollen glands · redness · tenderness · voice loss · phlegm · mucus
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- lozengesMedicated dissolving tablets
- gargleWash throat with liquid
- saltwaterOcean water, chemically speaking
analgesics · penicillin · amoxicillin · ibuprofen · acetaminophen · honey · rest · hydration · humidifier · corticosteroids
throat culture
Sample from the gullet
- rapid strep testQuick throat bacteria test
- swabAbsorbent cleaning implement
- physical examinationMedical evaluation of body
blood test · complete blood count · palpation · clinical assessment · antigen test
tonsillitis
Inflamed throat tissue
- laryngitisInflamed voice box condition
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- rheumatic feverStreptococcal infection's systemic inflammatory sequel
tonsils
Throat's lymphoid tissue
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
- uvulaSoft palate pendant
- soft palateFlexible rear mouth roof
nasopharynx · oropharynx · larynx · epiglottis · lymph nodes · mucosa · throat
streptococcus
Spherical bacteria in chains
- adenovirusDNA virus infecting airways
- rhinovirusCold-causing pathogen
- viralSpreading quickly online
bacterial · mononucleosis · influenza · group A strep · pathogen · mycoplasma · herpes simplex · coronavirus · parainfluenza · fungal
- infectionsviral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, bacteremia
- Respiratory Problemsasthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, COPD, emphysema
- throatthroat, larynx, esophagus, tonsils, epiglottis
- seasonal ailmentsflu, cold, common cold, seasonal flu, influenza
- bacterial infectionsanthrax, botulism, cholera, diphtheria, lockjaw
- ENTear, otology, otolaryngologist, ears, laryngology
pharyngitislaryngitis
Inflamed voice box condition
rhinitis · tonsillitis · sinusitis · tracheitis · esophagitis