Definition

Inflammation of Pharynx is known as Pharyngitis.

Predisposing Factors

• Diet e.g. sour objects
• Near by infection e.g. rhinitis, sinusitis etc.
• Profession e.g. sedentary occupations, occupations demanding too much voice production e.g. singers.
• Constitutional disorders e.g. malnutrition, diabetes, etc.
• Climate e.g. cold
• Infections, fevers e.g. measles, whooping cough, etc.
• Trauma e.g. impaction of foreign bodies in pharynx & their removal etc.

Clinical Features

• A slight sense of irritation in throat. (Mild Cases)
• Slight cough (Mild Cases)
• Sense of sticking in the throat (Mild Cases)
• Fever (Severe Cases)
• Anorexia (Severe Cases)
• Dysphagia (Severe Cases)
• Voice may be hoarse (Severe Cases)