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Pharyngitis
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Pharyngitis
by mindcrime__0, Oct 09, 1998 12:00AM
My son was diagnosed with Bronchitis and Pharyngitis{spelling?}two days ago.Can you tell me what Pharyngitis is? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by hfhs.rn-tao, Oct 09, 1998 12:00AM
Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx. The pharynx serves as the passageway (inside your mouth) for air and food to travel to the larynx and the esophagus. Patients who have pharyngitis typically present with a sore throat, fever, and flu like symptoms.
This material is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a formal medical evaluation. If you have specific questions, please contact your primary physician.
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