Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis

     * Introduction
     * Signs and symptoms
     * Causes
     * Complications
     * Treatment
     * Evolution

Pharyngitis is defined as inflammation or infection of the throat and / or adenoids. The etiology is usually infectious, with 40-60% of cases of viral origin and about 40% of cases of bacterial Original. Other causes include allergies, trauma and toxins.

Pharyngitis is manifested by nasal discharge, fever (between 38 and 40 ° C) and dry cough, irritation. In children, it develops especially in the upper throat (nasopharynx), while a teenager - at the bottom.
At home throat infection, bacteria or viruses invade the pharyngeal mucosa directly, inducing a local inflammatory response. Other viruses (rhinovirus, for example) cause throat irritation in the nasal secretions consecutive.


Pharyngitis is considerably higher incidence in the pediatric population. Beta hemolytic streptococcal infection Group A cause of pharyngitis in adults 15% and 30% of pediatric cases. Peak incidence of bacterial and viral faringetelor is between 4 and 7 years.
In general, healing is spontaneous and occurs within a week.