1. Pharyngitis Hub Links to information and resources for pharyngitis pharyngitis hub. pharyngitis is defined as inflammation of the mucous membranes and submucosal structures of the pharynx. http://www.knowdeep.org/pharyngitis

Pharyngitis hub Pharyngitis is defined as inflammation of the mucous membranes and submucosal structures of the pharynx. There are many agents which cause pharyngitis. The most common agents involved in bacterial pharyngitis are Group A and Group C -Hemolytic Streptococcus. Common signs and symptoms include sore throat, fever, headache, and nausea and vomiting. Management of Group A Beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Pharyngitis Pharyngitis by MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia - updated by Rocio Hurtado, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis - by Robert J. Flaherty, MD. , Swingle Student Health Service, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT. Pharyngitis - by Neal R. Chamberlain, Ph.D Bacterial Pharyngitis - by Louise-Ann Gombako and Melissa Wainwright Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) - by Terence M. Davidson, M.D. Pharyngitis - prepared by Christopher D. Muller, MD, in partial fulfillment of educational requirements established for the Postgraduate Training Program of the UTMB Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. Pharyngitis in Children and Adults - by the University of Michigan Health System.

2. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Pharyngitis Includes brief overview, symptoms, treatment and prevention.Category Health Conditions and Diseases pharyngitis......pharyngitis. microorganisms. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Returnto top. pharyngitis is caused by a variety of microorganisms. Most http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000655.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Pharyngitis Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Calling your health care provider Illustrations Throat anatomy Definition Return to top An inflammation of the pharynx which frequently results in a sore throat and may be caused by a variety of microorganisms. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Pharyngitis is caused by a variety of microorganisms. Most cases are viral and include the virus causing the common cold, flu (influenza virus), adenovirus, mononucleosis, HIV among various others. Bacterial causes include Group A streptococcus which causes strep throat (15% of cases), in addition to Corynebacterium Arcanobacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae Chlamydia pneumoniae and others. In up to 30% of cases, no organism is identified. Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months during respiratory disease season. Spread among household members is common. The medical importance of recognizing strep throat as a cause of pharyngitis stems from the need to prevent its complications which can include acute rheumatic fever, kidney dysfunction and severe disease such as bacteremia and rarely streptococcal toxic shock syndrome. Symptoms Return to top sore throat additional symptoms are dependent on the underlying microorganisms step throat may be accompanied by fever , headache, swollen lymph nodes in the neck viral pharyngitis may be associated with runny nose (rhinorrhea) and postnasal discharge

3. Chronic Pharyngitis Describes in detail how TCM practitioners in China solve this with traditional Chinese strategies and herbs. http://www.tcmtreatment.com/images/diseases/chronic-pharyngitis.htm

You are browsing: Chronic Pharyngitis Chronic pharyngitis, a chronic inflammation of the pharyngeal mucous membrane and submucous lymphoid tissues, is often caused by unthorough-going treatment of acute pharyngitis or repeated occurrences of upper respiratory tract infection and it is related to high-dust environment. Clinically it manifests itself as itching, dryness, soreness of the throat, cough, a feeling of foreign body or obstruction in the throat. In TCM it belongs to the category of "hou bi", or inflammation of throat. Main Points of Diagnosis 1. The patient has discomfort, dryness and itching, swelling and soreness, a feeling of foreign body in the throat or being stuck with sputum. He or she often wants to "hang ka" (make a cough sound like "hang ka" ) or has irritated coughs. 2. The patient has a sensation of obstruction and fullness in the throat and a feeling of being blocked when swallowing without any food but no difficulty in eating. 3. The patient is apt to feel nausea and vomiting when he or she gets up in the morning.

4. Pharyngitis pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, and Deep Neck Infections http://www.entlink.net/education/curriculum/pharyngitis.cfm

Search: ENT Link Education Core Education Curriculum Pharyngitis Pharyngitis Anatomy of the Pharynx Introduction. The pharynx can be considered to be a muscular tube that connects the oral and nasal cavities with the esophagus and larynx. While rather simplistic at first glance, it requires considerable complexity during swallowing to close the nasopharynx, close the larynx, and propel liquids and solids into the proximal esophagus without aspiration into the trachea and lungs. The pharynx can be divided into three parts: the nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx. The nasopharyngeal boundaries are the skull base (basisphenoid) above and the soft palate below. The oropharynx runs from the soft palate and palatal folds to the epiglottis. The hypopharynx begins at the epiglottis and extends to the cricoid or the beginning of the esophagus. Common findings in all parts of the pharynx include an abundance of lymphoid tissue. In addition, all mucosa is stratified squamous epithelium. Acute Infections of the Pharynx Pharyngitis Nasopharyngitis is an acute inflammation of the nasopharynx. It is usually associated with a diffuse pharyngitis. Chronic infection can occur but is usually associated with enlarged adenoids and is termed adenoiditis. Smoking, alcohol, and noxious fumes are precipitators of nasopharyngitis. Treatment is antibiotics and saline nasal sprays for local nasal cleaning.

5. Pharyngitis Background pharyngitis is defined as an infection or irritation of the pharynx and/or tonsils. http://www.westmoreland.org/conditions/html/PHARYNG.htm

Pharyngitis About pharyngitis Pharyngitis is the medical term for a sore throat. The most common cause of pharyngitis is a virus, such as the common cold. Symptoms Upper airway congestion Runny nose Scratchy throat Cough caused by postnasal drip Itchy, watery eyes Swollen glands in the neck Treatment Pharyngitis can resolve without medical intervention. Treatment may include: Rest Medications to control fever and pain Antibiotic therapy Gargling Humidifying the air In addition, good hand washing and covering your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing will help prevent the spread of infection. However, watch for and report the following: Blood in urine Earache Difficulty in swallowing Joint pain Oral temperature above 101 o F Persistent hoarseness Profound fatigue Rash Very swollen, tender glands in the neck

6. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Pharyngitis - Streptococcal pharyngitis streptococcal. Alternative names Return to top Strep throat;Streptococcal pharyngitis. Definition Return to top Streptococcal http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000639.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Pharyngitis - streptococcal Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Throat anatomy Erythema multiforme, circular lesions - hands Erythema multiforme, target lesions on the palm Erythema multiforme on the leg ... Exfoliation following erythroderma Alternative names Return to top Strep throat; Streptococcal pharyngitis Definition Return to top Streptococcal pharyngitis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling with presence of extra immune cells) of the pharynx (the part of the throat between the tonsils and the larynx) caused by streptococcus infection. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci are the most common bacterial cause of pharyngitis or "strep throat." Streptococcal pharyngitis occurs most commonly from October to April, often in children 5 to 10 years old but also in adults. The infection is spread by direct person-to-person contact with nasal secretions or saliva. The organism may be present in the throat of people without causing a sore throat. This is referred to as colonization.

7. EMedicine - Pharyngitis : Article By Amin Antoine Kazzi, MD pharyngitis pharyngitis is defined as an infection or irritation of thepharynx and/or tonsils. pharyngitis. Last Updated January 14, 2002, http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic419.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Ear, Nose, And Throat Pharyngitis Last Updated: January 14, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Amin Antoine Kazzi, MD , Associate Division Chief, Associate Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine, University of California at Irvine Medical Center Coauthor(s): Jeannine Wills, MD , Staff Physician, University of California at Irvine College of Medicine Editor(s): Jerry Balentine, DO , Professor of Emergency Medicine, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine; Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Saint Barnabas Hospital; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine; Mark W Fourre, MD , Program Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Maine Medical Center, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Vermont School of Medicine; John Halamka, MD

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9. EMedicine - Pediatrics, Pharyngitis : Article By Harold K Simon, MD Pediatrics, pharyngitis Studies in the late 1940s and 1950s showed that penicillin(PCN) therapy for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic395.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Pediatric Pediatrics, Pharyngitis Last Updated: January 14, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis, GABHS AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Harold K Simon, MD , Director of Fellowship and Research, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Harold K Simon, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Ambulatory Pediatric Association American Academy of Pediatrics American Heart Association Massachusetts Medical Society ... Sigma Xi , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Garry Wilkes, MD , Director, Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Emergency Medicine, Bunbury Health Service; Robert Konop, PharmD

10. Discovery Health Pharyngitis InteliHealth Home to Johns Hopkins Health Information. Sore Throat, what it is, symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to call the doctor. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/10538.html

11. Pharyngitis Related Search Search for books about pharyngitis. Touching the derivation of the name pharyngitis, I confess. myself, with sorrow, equally at fault. http://www.book-summary.com/pharyngitis.html

Pharyngitis Begin your search for Pharyngitis Pharyngitis search Top Books Search for other books All Products Books Popular Music Classical Music Video DVD Pharyngitis More... Pharyngitis : Management in an Era of Declining Rheumatic Fever More... privacy Free Site Templates About Pharyngitis Touching the derivation of the name Pharyngitis, I confess myself, with sorrow, equally at fault. Among a multitude of opinions upon this delicate point- some acute, some learned, some sufficiently the reverse I am able to select nothing which ought to be considered satisfactory. Modified text originally written by Edgar Allan Poe.

12. EMedicine - Pharyngitis : Article By Harold K Simon, MD inflammation, group A betahemolytic streptococci, GABHS, GABHS pharyngitis, viral pharyngitis, rheumatic fever http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1785.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Pharyngitis Last Updated: May 23, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: sore throat, tonsillitis, tonsillopharyngitis, nasopharyngitis, pharyngeal inflammation, group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, GABHS, GABHS pharyngitis, viral pharyngitis, rheumatic fever AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Harold K Simon, MD , Director of Fellowship and Research, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine Harold K Simon, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Ambulatory Pediatric Association American Academy of Pediatrics American Heart Association Massachusetts Medical Society ... Sigma Xi , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Rosemary Johann-Liang, MD

13. Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis scoring system was developed using Bayes Theorem to allow for adjustment for theprevalence of Group A BetaHemolytic Streptococcal (GABHS) pharyngitis in the http://www.montana.edu/wwwebm/Pharyngitis.htm

Evidence-Based Medicine for Student Health Services Robert J. Flaherty, MD Swingle Student Health Service Montana State University Bozeman, MT 59717 Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis Etiology Monitoring Epidemiology Prognosis ... Patient Education General Information EBM for Student Health Home Page About EBM EBM Resources ... Specific Conditions/Diseases Etiology No evidence is cited. Epidemiology No evidence is cited. Diagnosis Clinical Diagnosis A scoring system Caveats Age group studied: > 4 years Sample Size: Cross-sectional study of 206 patients Population: Patients in Irish GPs' offices Outcome measure: Sensitivity and specificity of the Bayesian scoring system in predicting positive throat culture was compared to that of study clinicians Citations Diagnosing strep pharyngitis: Review of Dobbs, F. A scoring system for predicting group A streptococcal throat infection. Br J Gen Pract 1996; 46: 461-4 - Reviewed by POEMS/JFP Evidence from randomized trials was not found for most questions related to the management of sore throats. Four clinical characteristics (no cough, fever higher than 38 degrees C, exudate, and tender cervical nodes) suggest that a case of pharyngitis would be improved by antibiotic treatment. Use of a clinical score for management of GABHS pharyngitis can be recommended on the basis of the rarity of rheumatic fever in modern society, the resources devoted to management of upper respiratory tract illnesses, the volume of antibiotics prescribed, and the emergence of antibiotic resistance as a growing health issue.

14. Pharyngitis TC. The most common throat disorder, pharyngitis is an acute or chronicinflammation of the pharynx (throat). Causes of pharyngitis. http://www.dentalreference.com/html/pharyngitis.html

s="na";c="na";j="na";f=""+escape(document.referrer) The most common throat disorder, pharyngitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the pharynx (throat). It’s widespread among adults who live and/or work in dusty, dry environments. It’s also especially common among those who use their voices excessively, use tobacco and/ or alcohol, suffer from chronic coughs, sinusitis or allergies. Causes of Pharyngitis In approximately 90% of patients, pharyngitis is caused by a virus; the remaining cases are caused by bacteria (usually streptococcus, especially in children). Acute pharyngitis may precede the common cold. Usually a sore throat presents with a slight difficulty in swallowing. Oddly enough, swallowing saliva often tends to be more painful than swallowing food. It may also cause the sensation of a “lump” in the throat; as well as, a constant urge to swallow. A mild fever, muscle and joint pain, and headache may also be noted. Uncomplicated pharyngitis usually resolves on its own in 3 to 10 days. Treatment of Pharyngitis Treatment generally consists of rest, warm salt-water gargles, plenty of fluids and throat lozenges containing a mild anesthetic.

15. Sore Throat 3.12 pharyngitis (Sore Throat). Presentation. The patient with a bacterial pharyngitiscomplains of a rapid onset of throat pain worsened by swallowing. http://www.ncemi.org/cse/cse0312.htm

More Emergency Medicine Resources Back to table of contents 3.12 Pharyngitis (Sore Throat) Presentation The patient with a bacterial pharyngitis complains of a rapid onset of throat pain worsened by swallowing. There is usually a fever, pharyngeal erythema, and a purulent, patchy, yellow, gray or white exudate, tender cervical adenopathy, headache and absence of cough. Viral infections are typically accompanied by conjunctivitis, nasal congestion, hoarseness, cough, aphthous ulcers on the soft palate and myalgias. It is helpful to differentiate pain on swallowing (odynophagia) from difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), the latter being more likely caused by obstruction or abnormal muscular movement. What to do: First examine the ears, nose, and mouth, which are, after all, connected to the pharynx, and often contain clues to the diagnosis. Depress the tongue with a blade, have the patient raise his soft palate by saying " ah," inspect the posterior pharynx, and swab both tonsillar pillars for a culture. (You can decide later whether you really need to plant the culture. Rapid strep tests may provide results in a few minutes, while cultures may take 1-2 days to incubate and interpret. This delay does not alter the effectiveness of therapy, however. Treatment may begin up to nine days after symptoms and still prevent rheumatic fever.) When the infection is not clearly bacterial or you are unsure about the need for an antibiotic (or you or the patient "need to know" if this is a strep infection) then you may obtain a rapid strep test. If the rapid strep test is positive, then treat with antibiotics as above. If the test is negative or unavailable and you have a high clinical suspicion that this is a viral pharyngitis, provide symptomatic treatment (below), send a culture, and hold antibiotics pending results.

16. Pharyngitis Bisno, AL. et. al. Practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of groupA streptococcal pharyngitis. 2002. III. pharyngitis. ETIOLOGY and EPIDEMIOLOGY. http://www.kcom.edu/faculty/chamberlain/Website/lectures/lecture/uriphyn.htm

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections Return to Syllabus INFECTIONS OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT General Goal: To know the major cause(s) of these diseases, how they are transmitted, and the major manifestations of each disease. Specific Educational Objectives The student should be able to: 1. recite the common cause(s) of these disease. 2. describe the common means of transmission. 3. describe the major manifestations of this infection. 4. describe how you diagnose, treat and prevent this infection. Reading: MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY by P.R. Murray, K.S. Rosenthal, G.S. Kobayashi and M.A. Pfaller, 3rd Edition. page number depends on microorganism. Mosby's Color Atlas and Text of Infectious Diseases by Christopher P. Conlon and David R. Snydman. pp.53-66. Lecture : Dr. Neal R. Chamberlain References: Cherry, CK, CW. Burt, and DA. Woodwell. National Ambulatory Care Survey, 1999. Advance data from vital and health statistics of the national center for health statistics, No. 322. July 17, 2001. U.S. department of Health and Human Services, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/ad/ad322.pdf

17. Throat Foreign Body pharyngitis Sore throat. Oropharynx Faucial (palatine tonsils) at lateral wall).Hypopharynx Lingual tonsil at Tongue base. Causes See pharyngitis Causes. http://www.fpnotebook.com/ENT91.htm

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18. Retropharyngeal Abscess Group A Streptococcal pharyngitis Streptococcal pharyngitis. Strep pharyngitis.Strep Throat. Book, Symptoms and Signs See pharyngitis. Differential http://www.fpnotebook.com/ENT96.htm

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19. Pharyngitis- Pulmonology pharyngitis, called sore throat, is the inflammation of the pharynx. pharyngitisoccurs most commonly with a viral upper respiratory infection. http://www.pulmonologychannel.com/pharyngitis/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement PHARYNGITIS Overview Causes Diagnosis Treatments CONDITIONS ARDS Asthma Bronchitis Chronic Cough ... Solitary Pulmonary Nodule Tuberculosis RESOURCES Anatomy Clinical Trials Links Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Overview Pharyngitis, called sore throat, is the inflammation of the pharynx (throat). The throat extends from the nasal passages above and behind the mouth to the esophagus (tube that carries food to the stomach) in the neck. Pharyngitis occurs most commonly with a viral upper respiratory infection (URI). It is also symptomatic of a number of diseases, including: diphtheria, mononucleosis caused by Epstein-Barr virus, gonorrhea , and acute HIV infection. Incidence and Prevalence Approximately 40 – 60% of cases of pharyngitis are caused by a virus and about 15% are associated with Streptococcus infection (strep throat). In the United States, children typically average five sore throats per year and Streptococcus infection every 4 years. Adults typically experience two sore throats per year and Streptococcus infection approximately every 8 years.

20. Streptococcal Pharyngitis Receive HealthLink via email! Subscribe now . Streptococcal pharyngitis. What isstreptococcal pharyngitis? What are the symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis? http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/955152510.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Infections/Infectious Diseases By keywords: pharyngitis strep throat Streptococcus GABS Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Streptococcal Pharyngitis What is streptococcal pharyngitis? Streptococcal pharyngitis (sore throat), or "strep throat," is an infection of the throat and tonsils caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes , also known as Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABS). What are the symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis? The symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis include sore throat, pain on swallowing, fever, swollen and tender lymph nodes in the neck, and fatigue. The tonsils are swollen and often covered with pus. The roof of the mouth may have fine red lesions called petechiae. While cough, hoarseness, and runny nose are common symptoms of viral upper respiratory infections, these are NOT symptoms of streptococcal pharyngitis. It is important to realize that most sore throats are not due to streptococcal infections. When strep throat is accompanied by a red rash and fever, it is called scarlet fever. If left untreated strep pharyngitis lasts from 2 to 5 days; with antibiotics it lasts about 1-3 days. The rash of scarlet fever fades after several days but is often followed by flaking or peeling of the skin, especially around the fingertips, 1 to 3 weeks later.

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