Inflammation of the throat is a common medical issue, and it can result from a variety of causes, including:
- Laryngitis
- Tonsillitis
- Throat ulcers
The main symptom of pharyngitis is a sore, dry, or itchy throat. Additional symptoms may appear depending on the type of infection, such as cold or flu symptoms.
Acute pharyngitis is characterised by the rapid onset of sore throat and pharyngeal inflammation (with or without exudate). Absence of cough, nasal congestion and nasal discharge...