Tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis are diseases that cause this type of pain.
Sore throat is not a specific disease, but a symptom that can be caused by various pathologies, such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis, as defined by Dr. Valeria Mendrone, otorhinolaryngologist. “These can be viral, mainly from the influenza virus, or bacterial, from strep,” she adds.
place where they occur
According to pediatrician Juarez Cunha, these three illness they are infectious conditions and the names define the places where they occur: tonsils, pharynx and larynx. “Often, the symptoms are similar, such as a sore throat. Viral conditions generally resolve without specific treatment, however, when caused by bacteria, antibiotics must be used,” exemplifies Dr. Juárez Cunha.
What is Tonsillitis?
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, small round, almond-shaped structures located on the side walls of the pharynx near the base of the tongue. “They have the function of helping the body avoid infections,” explains Dr. Valeria Mendrone. Even the pharynx and larynx, which are the upper and lower parts of the throat, can undergo inflammatory processes, generating pharyngitis and laryngitis, explains the specialist.
symptoms of the disease
The main symptom of these diseases is sore throat. “We can have isolated processes of laryngitis, for example, that cause hoarseness, cough etc. If the amygdala is affected, we will have an increase in their volume with local redness and the secretion can accumulate on their surface, causing pain and difficulty swallowing”, analyzes Dr. Valéria Mendrone.
Treatments for the condition
Treatment depends on the diagnosis and origin of the disease. Agree with the doctor. Juarez Cunha, if the cause of the disease is viral drugs nonspecific to relieve symptoms, such as analgesics and antipyretics. “If the cause is bacterial, antibiotics should be used,” concludes the pediatrician.
Source: Terra
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