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Atrophic Pharyngitis

耳鼻喉科

Common symptoms

腭舌咽呼吸肌呈...、听力减退、咳声嘶哑、耳鸣、恶心、喉部淋巴滤泡增生、咳出带臭味的干痂

The pathology of disease

Atrophic pharyngitis is chronic atrophy of pharyngeal mucosa with dryness, crusting, and discomfort, often associated with atrophic rhinitis/irritants/post-radiation. Treatment: saline gargles; moisturizing/humidification; avoid irritants/smoking; treat associated atrophic rhinitis; lubricating sprays; hydrate; voice rest; ENT evaluation if persistent.

Common Symptoms

Pharyngeal dryness/crusting; discomfort; atrophy of mucosa; chronic

Causes and Pathogenesis

Idiopathic/secondary (radiation/irritant/infection) causes pharyngeal mucosal atrophy and dryness.

Treatment

Saline/moisturizing; humidification; avoid irritants; treat associated rhinitis

Preventive Measures

Humidification; avoid irritants/smoking; treat rhinitis.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT 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.