Sore throat — is an inflammation of the pharynx. Root Cause of Disease It is usually caused by viral and/or bacterial infections, such as the common cold and flu (both viral infections) or by infection with the Streptococcus bacterium (strep throat). Pharyngitis can also occur with mononucleosis (aka “mono”), a viral infection. Symptoms The incubation…
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Acute epiglottitis, Spasmodic dysphonia, Reflux laryngitis, Chronic allergic laryngitis, Neoplasm, Croup. Root Cause of Disease Risk factors for laryngitis include Having a respiratory infection, such as a cold, bronchitis or sinusitis. Exposure to irritating substances, such as cigarette smoke, excessive alcohol intake, stomach acid or workplace chemicals. Overusing your voice, by speaking too much, speaking…
Pharyngitis-bacterial. Root Cause of Disease The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral such as c cold or the flu. A sore throat caused by a virus resolves on its own. Strep throat (streptococcal infection), a less common type of sore throat caused by bacteria, requires treatment with antibiotics to prevent…