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Acute Pharyngitis

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

喉部淋巴滤泡增生、食欲不振、咽喉干燥及灼热感

The pathology of disease

Acute pharyngitis is acute inflammation of the pharynx, most often viral, but bacterial (group A strep) in ~20-30% pediatric cases. Clinical: sore throat, dysphagia, fever, pharyngeal erythema/exudate, cervical lymphadenopathy. Treatment: rest; hydration; saline gargles; analgesics/antipyretics; rapid strep test/culture; penicillin/amoxicillin if bacterial; antibiotics not indicated for viral; evaluate complications (peritonsillar abscess).

Common Symptoms

Sore throat/dysphagia; fever; pharyngeal exudate; cervical lymphadenopathy

Causes and Pathogenesis

Viral/bacterial infection causes pharyngeal mucosal inflammation.

Treatment

Supportive care; antibiotics only if bacterial (strep); test to guide

Preventive Measures

Hand hygiene; avoid sharing utensils; treat early.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the General practice/ENT/Pediatrics department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.