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2. 10 Reasons You Should Never Ignore a Swollen Uvula, According ...

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   The most common bacterial infection affecting the throat is strep throat, which can irritate the uvula and cause swelling. “There may be pus, and it will be painful to swallow, potentially ...

3. 7 Reasons Why Your Throat May Be Sore—and How To Get ... - AOL

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   Common reasons for a sore throat including infections, dehydration and more. ... Other signs of strep throat include pain when swallowing, swollen tonsils and lymph nodes, tiny red spots on the ...

4. How Your Swollen Tongue Could Be Signaling a Major Health Problem

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   From thyroid problems to allergic reactions to serious infections, here are all the causes of a swollen tongue, doctors say. Plus, how to tell if you should worry.

5. Tonsillitis - Wikipedia

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   A randomised controlled trial of tonsillectomy versus medical treatment (antibiotics and pain killers) in adults with frequent tonsillitis found that tonsillectomy was more effective and cost effective. It resulted in fewer days with sore throat. [42] [43] Children have had only a modest benefit from tonsillectomy for repeated cases of ...

6. Sore throat - Wikipedia

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   For sore throat caused by bacteria (GAS), treatment with antibiotics may help the person get better faster, reduce the risk that the bacterial infection spreads, prevent retropharyngeal abscesses and quinsy, and reduce the risk of other complications such as rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. [2]

7. Laryngitis - Wikipedia

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   Sensation of swelling in the area of the larynx (discomfort in the front of the neck) Globus pharyngeus (feeling like there is a lump in the throat) Cold or flu-like symptoms (which, like a cough, may also be a causal factor for laryngitis) Swollen lymph nodes in the throat, chest, or face; Fever; General muscle pain

8. Pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   Throat swab. Differentiating a viral and a bacterial cause of a sore throat based on symptoms alone is difficult. [29] Thus, a throat swab often is done to rule out a bacterial cause. [30] The modified Centor criteria may be used to determine the management of people with pharyngitis. Based on five clinical criteria, it indicates the ...

9. Streptococcal pharyngitis - Wikipedia

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   Those infected should stay away from other people until fever is gone and for at least 12 hours after starting treatment. [1] Pain can be treated with paracetamol (acetaminophen) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen. [6] Strep throat is a common bacterial infection in children. [2]