41. Respiratory Disorders - Pharyngitis / Tonsillitis pharyngitis / Tonsillitis What is pharyngitis and tonsillitis? pharyngitisand tonsillitis are infections in the throat that cause inflammation. http://www.mccg.org/adulthealth/respiratory/pharyn.asp

About MCCG News MCCG Careers Health Careers ... Home You are here Home Adult Health Respiratory Disorders Inside Adult Health SEARCH Adult Health Adult Health Home Allergy and Asthma Arthritis and Other Rheumatic Diseases Bio-Terrorism Bone Disorders Breast Health Cardiovascular Diseases Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology) Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eye Care Glossary Gynecological Health Hematology and Blood Disorders Home Health, Hospice, and Elder Care Liver, Biliary, and Pancreatic Disorders Infectious Diseases Men's Health Mental Health Disorders Nervous System Disorders Non-Tramatic Emergencies Oral Health Orthopaedic surgery Pathology Pediatrics Plastic Surgery Physicial Medicine and Rehabilitation Pregnancy and Childbirth Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Spine, Pelvic and Shoulder Disorders Surgical Care Travel Medicine Urology Women's Health Find a Physician Pharyngitis / Tonsillitis What is pharyngitis and tonsillitis? Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections in the throat that cause inflammation. If the tonsils are primarily affected, it is called tonsillitis. If the throat is primarily affected, it is called pharyngitis. A person might even have inflammation and infection of both the tonsils and the throat. This would be called pharyngotonsillitis. These infections are spread by close contact with other individuals. Bacterial infections are more common during the winter. Viral infections are more common in summer and fall.

42. Pharyngitis pharyngitis (Sore Throat), BASIC Avoid secondhand smoke. EXPECTED OUTCOMESpontaneous recovery for most cases of viral pharyngitis. Other http://www.siu.edu/~shp/WebEd/Pharyngitis.htm

PHARYNGITIS (Sore Throat) BASIC INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Inflammation and infection of the pharynx that can be caused by a variety of germs. FREQUENT SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Sore throat. Swallowing difficulty. Tickle or “lump” in the throat. Fever. Swollen glands in the neck (sometimes). Throat may be red or covered with a whitish membrane (sometimes). Generalized aching. CAUSES Infection from bacteria, viruses or fungi. Following are the most common possibilities: Bacteria-streptococci, gonococci, haemophilus, pneumococci or staphylococci. Viruses-Epstein-Barr and many types of respiratory viruses. Fungi-monilia and others. RISK INCREASES WITH Illness that has lowered resistance. Fatigue or overwork. Diabetes mellitus. Immune deficiencies. Smoking. Excess alcohol consumption. Oral sex. Epidemics, during which all persons are at increased risk. Close quarters, such as in military recruits, schools, day care centers. PREVENTIVE MEASURES Avoid close contact with anyone with a sore throat. Avoid second-hand smoke. EXPECTED OUTCOME Spontaneous recovery for most cases of viral pharyngitis.

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45. Health Ency.: Disease: Pharyngitis pharyngitis. variety of microorganisms. Causes and Risks. pharyngitisis caused by a variety of microorganisms. Most cases are viral http://www.austin360.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/000655.html

SEARCH: The Web Yellow Pages HOME Illustrated Health Encyclopedia Important notice Ency. home Disease P Pharyngitis Overview Symptoms Treatment Definition: An inflammation of the pharynx which frequently results in a sore throat and may be caused by a variety of microorganisms. Causes and Risks 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. Ency. home

46. Health Ency.: Disease: Pharyngitis - Gonococcal pharyngitis gonococcal. Alternative names Gonococcal pharyngitis.Definition An inflammation of the throat involving the tonsils http://www.austin360.com/shared/health/adam/ency/article/000601.html

SEARCH: The Web Yellow Pages HOME Illustrated Health Encyclopedia Important notice Ency. home Disease P Pharyngitis - gonococcal Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Alternative names: Gonococcal pharyngitis Definition: An inflammation of the throat involving the tonsils and the larynx (pharynx) caused by gonorrhea infection; usually producing a sore throat Causes and Risks Gonococcal pharyngitis is a sexually-transmitted disease. It is acquired through oral sex with an infected partner. The majority of throat infections caused by gonococci have no symptoms ( asymptomatic ). When discomfort is present it is generally mild. Symptoms involving the rest of the body normally are not present unless the person develops disseminated gonococcemia (wide-spread infection throughout the bloodstream). Untreated gonorrhea may spread to other parts of the body, causing inflammation of the testes or prostate in men, or pelvic inflammatory disease in women. Gonococci in the throat are present in 10 to 20% of women who have gonorrhea. In homosexual men with gonorrhea, pharyngeal infection is present in 10 to 25%. Risk factors include recent exposure to gonorrhea, sexual activity with multiple partners, male homosexuality, and the practice of oral sex. The

47. Pharyngitis. [NGC:2183] Brief Summary. TITLE pharyngitis. SOURCE(S) pharyngitis. COMMITTEE pharyngitisGuideline Team. GROUP COMPOSITION Team Leader John Crump, MD. http://www.guideline.gov/FRAMESETS/guideline_fs.asp?guideline=2183

48. Principles Of Appropriate Antibiotic Use For Acute Pharyngitis In Adults. [NGC:1 TITLE Principles of appropriate antibiotic use for acute pharyngitis in adults. Principlesof appropriate antibiotic use for acute pharyngitis in adults. http://www.guideline.gov/FRAMESETS/guideline_fs.asp?guideline=1970

49. Online Health Analysis: Conditions: Pharyngitis Recommendations, pharyngitis may be caused caused by a viral infection (90% ofcases) or by a bacterium (10%). throat. pharyngitis is a common illness. http://www.digitalnaturopath.com/cond/C186369.html

Pharyngitis Last updated: Jan 28, 2003 THE ANALYST TM Home FAQ Start The Analyst Pharyngitis Signs, symptoms and indicators Contributing risk factors Recommendations Pharyngitis may be caused caused by a viral infection (90% of cases) or by a bacterium (10%). If caused by the group A streptococcus, it is called "strep throat". The chronic form can be caused by a continuing infection of the sinuses, lungs or mouth, or by constant irritation from smoking, breathing heavily polluted air, food allergies or consuming too much alcohol, or by swallowing substances that scald, corrode or scratch the throat. Pharyngitis is a common illness. Even strep throat is usually a self-limiting disease. Controlled trials show that clinical recovery is similar in cases with and without the use of antibiotics. The "streptophobia" associated with the risk of rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis is probably unwarranted today, although proper care is still important. Epidemiological surveys demonstrate a correlation between vitamin C deficiency and the development of post-streptococcal consequences. Rheumatic fever is virtually nonexistent in the tropics where vitamin C intake is higher; 18% of children in high risk groups have subnormal

50. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE Allergy Immunlogy Cardiology Dermatology pharyngitis and Tonsillitis by Anthony W Chow, MD, FRCPC, FACP, Best Practiceof Medicine. April 2000. Last modified August 12, 2002. ICD9-CM code 462 http://merck.praxis.md/index.asp?page=bpm_brief&chapter=BPM01ID19

51. Pharyngitis pharyngitis. .. pharyngitis Inflammation of the pharynx, referred to also assore throat. pharyngitis can be acute or chronic inflammation. http://www.med-help.net/Pharyngitis.html

Pharyngitis Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx, referred to also as sore throat. Pharyngitis can be acute or chronic inflammation. Commonly among adults who live or work in dusty or very dry environments, use their voices excessively, use tobacco or alcohol habitually, or suffer from chronic sinusitis, persistent coughs, or allergies. Acute pharyngitis may precede the common cold or other communicable diseases. Chronic pharyngitis is commonly an extension of nasopharyngeal obstruction or inflammation. Uncomplicated pharyngitis usually subsides in 3 to 10 days. Cause; In children, it is often caused by streptococcal bacteria. In 90% of cases, pharyngitis occurs as the result of a virus. Symptoms: Sore throat Difficulty swallowing (swallowing saliva is usually more painful than swallowing food) Sensation of a lump in the throat Have the urge to swallow constantly Redden, inflamed posterior pharyngeal wall Mild fever Headache Muscle and joint pain - especially in bacterial pharyngitis Treatment: Treatment is usually symptomatic - consisting mainly of rest, warm saline gargles, throat lozenges containing a mild anesthetic, plenty of fluids, and analgesics as prescribed by your doctor.

52. Homoeopathy For A Sore Throat - Pharyngitis HOMOEOPATHY FOR SORE THROAT pharyngitis. pharyngitis is an inflammationof the pharynx. The pharynx is commonly referred to as the throat. http://www.healthlibrary.com/reading/yod/april98/Homoe-fo.htm

HOMOEOPATHY FOR SORE THROAT - PHARYNGITIS The throat is in constant use, carrying food to the digestive tract and air to the lungs, making it possible for us to speak. Nowadays, there is a rise in the number of cases of sore throats, and it has almost become a household problem, making the patients affected by it miserable sufferers. In this article, we will see how Homoeopathy may help these sufferers to conquer their problem in a safe and permanent manner. p haryngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx. The pharynx is commonly referred to as the throat. it lies at the back of the mouth and extends a little way down inside the neck. It is shaped very roughly like an inverted cone, connecting the back of the nose with the back of the mouth into the larynx or the voice-box and the oesophagus. It acts as the vital link between the nose, mouth and voice-box and hence plays a central role in the essential jobs of breathing, eating and speaking. Incidence Cause The majority of sore throats are caused by an infection, either a viral or a bacterial infection. These are usually "caught" from the air.

53. Treatment Of Acute Streptococcal Pharyngitis And Prevention Of Rheumatic Fever Diagnosis of GAS pharyngitis is best accomplished by a throat culture. Diagnosisof GAS pharyngitis is best accomplished by a throat culture. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1244

54. Rougier: Sore Throat site and win prizes. About pharyngitis pharyngitis is an inflammation ofthe pharynx that causes a sore throat. pharyngitis can be classified http://www.rougier.ca/english/health_topics/sore_throat/pharyngitis.asp?order_by

55. Pharyngitis Und Penicillin Translate this page Eine einwöchige Penicillintherapie führt bei pharyngitis mit b-hämolysierendenStreptokokken zu einer deutlichen Reduktion der krankheitstypischen http://www.evimed.ch/JournalClub/Fachgebiete/015infektionen/Pharyngitis.html

Fachgebiete Kardiovaskuläre Erkrankungen Erkrankungen der Atemwege Endokrinologie und Stoffwechsel ... Malaria-Schnelltest vs. Dicken Tropfen Pharyngitis und Penicillin Pyelonephritis Topische Steroide bei akuter Sinusitis. Isoniazid und Leber Influenza ... Verschiedenes Eine einwöchige Penicillintherapie führt bei Pharyngitis mit b-hämolysierenden Streptokokken zu einer deutlichen Reduktion der krankheitstypischen Beschwerden. Frage: Wie effektiv ist eine Behandlung mit Penicillin während 3 beziehungsweise 7 Tagen gegenüber Placebo bezüglich der Symptomreduktion bei eitriger Pharyngitis? Einschlusskriterien: Patienten zwischen 15 und 60 Jahren mit akuten Halsschmerzen seit maximal sieben Tagen mindestens 3 von 4 Centor-Kriterien: anamnestisch Fieber Fehlen von Husten geschwollene, schmerzhafte Halslymphknoten Tonsillen-Auflagerungen Ausschlusskriterien: antibiotische Behandlung in den letzten 2 Wochen Verdacht auf Penicillinallergie Verdacht auch Mononukleose Schwere Erkrankung, welche eine sofortige antibiotische Behandlung erfordert Unmöglichkeit, dass Studienprotokoll durchzuführen

56. Dexamethasone For Pharyngitis Dexamethasone as Adjuvant Therapy for Severe Acute pharyngitis. 14 However, only10% to 30% of adolescent and adult pharyngitis appears to be streptococcal. http://www.statdoc.com/Emerald/pubs/Meade_pubs/dexameth.htm

ANNALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE 22:2 FEBRUARY 1993 ORIGINAL CONTRIBUTION Dexamethasone, Pharyngitis from the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Florida. Received for publication January 20, 1992. Revision received August 11, 1992. Accepted for publication August 26, 1992 Presented at the Scientific Forum of the American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly in Boston, October 1991. Dexamethasone as Adjuvant Therapy for Severe Acute Pharyngitis John F O'Brien, MD, FACEP John L Meade, MD Jay L Falk, MD, FACEP Study objective : To determine the efficacy of dexamethasone as adjuvant therapy to improve pain relief in patients with severe, acute exudative pharyngitis. Design : Prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Setting : Large, urban community hospital emergency department with an emergency medicine residency program. Type of participants : Patients aged 12 to 65 years old with exudative pharyngitis and severe dysphagia/odynophagia. Patients with cancer, AIDS, diabetes mellitus, recent steroid use, pregnancy, or suspicion of peritonsillar abscess were excluded. Interventions : All patients received oral penicillin (500 mg Pen VK) or erythromycin (333 mg base) three times daily for ten days in addition to either 10 mg single-dose dexamethasone or saline placebo IM injection.

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Main About MWP Contribute to MWP Contact Us A service of Flexis, Inc. Welcome to MedWebPlus 2.3! A free service to help you find health sciences information quickly and easily. adam.com Encyclopedia Disease Reference Pharyngitis (Iowa Clinic) http://www.iowaclinic.com/adam/ency/article/000655.shtml Uptime grade: A Usage grade: Popularity: N/A Location: North America United States Iowa Des Moines Subjects: All Diseases Diseases and Conditions Patient Education Respiratory Tract Infections ... Privacy statement Powered by y-Base

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Main About MWP Contribute to MWP Contact Us A service of Flexis, Inc. Welcome to MedWebPlus 2.3! A free service to help you find health sciences information quickly and easily. Pharyngitis Broader Terms: All Diseases Communicable Diseases Diseases and Conditions Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases ... Respiratory Tract Infections Focussed Subsets: Patient Education Web Sites: A GO adam.com Encyclopedia Disease Reference Pharyngitis (Iowa Clinic) A GO adam.com Encyclopedia Disease Reference Pharyngitis - streptococcal (Strep throat; Streptococcal pharyngitis) (Iowa Clinic) A GO Canadian Paediatric Society Caring for Kids: Strep throat A GO Diagnosis and Management of Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis: a Practice Guideline / Alan L. Bisno, Michael A. Gerber, Jack M. Gwaltney, Jr., Edward L. Kaplan, and Richard H. Schwartz; from the Acute Pharyngitis Guideline Panel, Infectious Diseases Society of America (Clinical infectious diseases 1997 Sept; 25 (3): 574-583) (Acrobat .pdf file) A GO emedicine Emergency medicine Ear, Nose, and Throat: Pharyngitis / by Amin Antoine Kazzi (eMedicine Journal 2001 September 4; 2(9)) A GO eMedicine Emergency Medicine Pediatrics: Pharyngitis authored by Harold K. Simon (eMedicine Journal, July 23 2001, Volume 2, Number 7)

59. Pharyngitis - AnsMe.com Dictionary (define) Dictionary pharyngitis. Definition for pharyngitis. pharyngitis (noun) -. 1.inflammation of the fauces and pharynx Synonyms sore throat, raw throat. http://define.ansme.com/words/p/pharyngitis.html

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