Symptoms of pharyngitis

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Pharyngitis is a nonspecific inflammation of the pharynx, which is a general term for inflammation caused by various microorganisms. It can exist alone, coexist with rhinitis, tonsillitis and laryngitis, or be a precursor of some diseases. The symptom that pharyngitis improves? Let's talk about it

Symptoms of pharyngitis

The pharyngeal mucosa was thickened, dark red, with small blood vessels dilated, and granular lymphoid follicles proliferated in the posterior pharyngeal wall. The lateral pharyngeal cord was thickened, and both sides of the lateral pharyngeal cord protruded to the pharyngeal cavity. There may be viscous or mucopurulent secretion in the posterior pharyngeal wall.

The most serious type of acute pharyngitis is caused by group A Streptococcus B infection, which can lead to purulent lesions of distant organs, also known as acute septic pharyngitis. The onset is acute. At the beginning, the pharynx is dry and hot, followed by pharyngalgia. Pharyngalgia is often more obvious when the pharynx is empty than when eating. Severe cases are accompanied by chills, high fever, headache, general discomfort, loss of appetite, back and limb pain. Pharyngeal pain gradually aggravates, with the inflammatory invasion of the site can cause the corresponding symptoms. Inflammation of the lateral pharyngeal cord causes dysphagia and pain, accompanied by ear pain. Inflammation of the lymphatic tissue at the root of the tongue causes severe burning or tingling, and radiates to both ears. When it affects eustachian tube, there are ear tightness, tinnitus and hard of hearing. If the lesion invades the larynx, there are cough, hoarseness, dyspnea and other symptoms. Children's condition is serious, convulsions may occur.

Systemic symptoms were not obvious, but local symptoms were the main symptoms. The symptoms of different types of chronic pharyngitis are similar and varied, such as discomfort, foreign body sensation, itching, burning, dryness or irritation, and slight pain. It is mainly caused by the stimulation of its secretion and hypertrophic lymph follicles, causing frequent irritative cough and nausea when the patient gets up in the morning. Generally, there is no sputum or only granular lotus root powder like secretion.

matters needing attention

Eliminate various pathogenic factors, such as quit smoking and alcohol, improve the working environment, and actively treat chronic inflammatory lesions of nose and nasopharynx and related systemic diseases. Strengthen the physique, improve the body immunity, prevent acute upper respiratory tract infection. Pay attention to rest, drink more water and eat light and digestible food.