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Sore throat. Pharyngitis —inflammation of the back of the throat—caused by a virus is the most common cause of a sore throat. Sore throat, also known as throat pain, is pain or irritation of the throat. [1] The majority of sore throats are caused by a virus, for which antibiotics are not helpful. [2] A strong association between antibiotic ...
A normal throat. Pharyngitis is a type of inflammation caused by an upper respiratory tract infection. It may be classified as acute or chronic. Acute pharyngitis may be catarrhal, purulent, or ulcerative, depending on the causative agent and the immune capacity of the affected individual.
Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils in the upper part of the throat. It can be acute or chronic. [8][9][2] Acute tonsillitis typically has a rapid onset. [10] Symptoms may include sore throat, fever, enlargement of the tonsils, trouble swallowing, and enlarged lymph nodes around the neck. [1][2] Complications include peritonsillar ...
Streptococcal pharyngitis, also known as streptococcal sore throat (strep throat), is pharyngitis (an infection of the pharynx, the back of the throat) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a gram-positive, group A streptococcus. [ 10 ][ 11 ] Common symptoms include fever, sore throat, red tonsils, and enlarged lymph nodes in the front of the neck.
Tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths, are mineralizations of debris within the crevices of the tonsils. [1][3]When not mineralized, the presence of debris is known as chronic caseous tonsillitis(CCT).[1] Symptoms may include bad breath,[1]foreign body sensation, sore throat, pain or discomfort with swallowing, and cough.[4]
An upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) is an illness caused by an acute infection, which involves the upper respiratory tract, including the nose, sinuses, pharynx, larynx or trachea. [3][4] This commonly includes nasal obstruction, sore throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, otitis media, and the common cold. [5]: 28 ...
Mouth infections, also known as oral infections, are a group of infections that occur around the oral cavity. They include dental infection, dental abscess, and Ludwig's angina. [ 1 ] Mouth infections typically originate from dental caries at the root of molars and premolars that spread to adjacent structures.
Epiglottitis is the inflammation of the epiglottis —the flap at the base of the tongue that prevents food entering the trachea (windpipe). [ 7 ] Symptoms are usually rapid in onset and include trouble swallowing which can result in drooling, changes to the voice, fever, and an increased breathing rate. [ 1 ][ 2 ] As the epiglottis is in the ...