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1. Acute pharyngitis: Introduction
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1. Acute pharyngitis: Introduction
2. Symptoms
3. Causes
4. Treatments
5. Misdiagnosis
6. Home Testing
7. Types

Acute pharyngitis: Introduction

Acute pharyngitis: A condition which is characterized by an acute inflammatory reaction of the
pharynx. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Acute
pharyngitis is available below.

Symptoms of Acute pharyngitis

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Sore throat
Red throat

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Fever
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Misdiagnosis of Acute pharyngitis

Acute pharyngitis: Related Patient Stories

Pharyngitis
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Causes of Acute pharyngitis

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Disease Topics Related To Acute pharyngitis

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Acute pharyngitis:

Irritation of pharynx
Infection of tonsils
Irritation of tonsils
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections
GABHS infections

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Acute pharyngitis: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:

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Asthma -- Undiagnosed

Allergies -- Undiagnosed

COPD -- Undiagnosed

Emphysema -- Undiagnosed

Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed

Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed

Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed

Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed

Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed

more undiagnosed conditions...

Misdiagnosis and Acute pharyngitis

Sinusitis is overdiagnosed: There is a tendency to give a diagnosis of sinusitis, when the
condition is really a harmless complication of another infection, such as a common cold....read
more
Whooping cough often undiagnosed: Although most children in the Western world have been
immunized against whooping cough (also called "pertussis"), this protection wears off after about 15
years...read more
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Acute pharyngitis: Research Doctors & Specialists

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Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists:

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Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Child Ear, Nose & Throat Specialist)

Otology / Neurotology (Ear/Hearing Specialists)

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck

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Hospitals & Clinics: Acute pharyngitis

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Lung Health (Pulmonology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings

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pharyngitis, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:
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Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
Women's Health Best Hospitals
Patient Safety
Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Acute pharyngitis: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:

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Asthma -- Rare Types

Allergies -- Rare Types

COPD -- Rare Types

Emphysema -- Rare Types

Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types

Lung Cancer -- Rare Types

Sinusitis -- Rare Types

Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types

Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types

more rare diseases...

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Acute pharyngitis

Medical research articles related to Acute pharyngitis include:

Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illness in children and adults.

A 43 year old with a pmh of rheumatic fever with cardiac involvement (he develped a murmur and
was on penicillin prophylaxis until age 21). When he develops acute pharyngitis does he require
penicillin prophylaxis?
Diagnosis and Treatment of Acute Pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis in children.
Chinese medicinal herbs for sore throat
Rheumatic Fever (Treatment)
Rheumatic Fever (Follow-up)
more research...
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Acute pharyngitis: Animations

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Common Cold - Pediatric

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Research about Acute pharyngitis

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Acute pharyngitis: Broader Related Topics

Pharyngitis
Conditions involving a pathogen
Respiratory conditions
Throat conditions
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Types of Acute pharyngitis

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Contents for Acute pharyngitis:
Acute pharyngitis

What is Acute pharyngitis?

Videos related to Acute pharyngitis

Types of Acute pharyngitis

Causes of Acute pharyngitis

Symptoms of Acute pharyngitis

Diagnostic Tests for Acute pharyngitis

Home Testing and Acute pharyngitis

Signs of Acute pharyngitis

Misdiagnosis of Acute pharyngitis

Contagious: Acute pharyngitis

Treatments for Acute pharyngitis

Doctors and Medical Specialists for Acute pharyngitis

Cure Research for Acute pharyngitis

Hospital Statistics for Acute pharyngitis

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