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Sore Throat
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Sore throat, known as pharyngitis or tonsillitis (inflammation of the pharynx or tonsils, respectively), is one of the most common health complaints. The April 7, 2004, issue of JAMA includes an article about diagnosing and treating sore throats.
CAUSES OF SORE THROAT
Most sore throats are caused by infections with viruses, small organisms that do not respond to antibiotics. Examples include the sore throat of a common cold, influenza (flu), or infectious mononucleosis (a viral disease with sore throat, fever, and lymph node enlargement).
Other causes include
- Bacterial infections, including strep throat, caused by Streptococcus bacteria
- Coughing or yelling excessively
- Low humidity
- Smoking or air pollution
- Allergies
DIAGNOSING THE CAUSE OF SORE THROAT
- Physical examination of the throat
- A swab of the back of the throat may be taken for laboratory testing to determine if the sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection: a rapid test for strep or a . . . [Full Text of this Article]
Sharon Parmet, MS, Writer;
Cassio Lynm, MA, Illustrator;
Richard M. Glass, MD, Editor
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