The pharynx, also known as the throat, is a muscular tube in the neck and a key part of the respiratory as well as digestive systems that allows air, food or liquids to pass through.
A sore throat or pharyngitis (infection of the pharynx) is a common disorder of the throat – a painful condition that causes scratchiness or irritation of the throat.
Children and teens are most likely to develop sore throats.
Common SYMPTOMS of a sore throat.
- Raw sensation or irritation in the throat
- Pain in the throat worsen by talking or swallowing
- Pain may radiate to the ears
- Difficulty in eating or swallowing food.
- Constant hawking to clear the throat
- Sore, swollen glands in your neck, face or jaw
- Swollen, red tonsils
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty opening your mouth
- White patches or pus on your tonsils
- Dry irritating cough
- Blood-stained saliva or phlegm at times
- Hoarseness – voice is thick and muffled
- Fever higher than 101 F (38.3 C)
- Body ache or joints pains
- Headache
- Foul breath
- Runny nose
- Sneezing
- Nausea or vomiting
COMMON CAUSES OR RISK FACTORS
- The most common cause of pharyngitis is a viral infection, such as a common cold or the flu, but it can also be caused by Strep throat (streptococcal – group A streptococcus, bacterial infection).
- Allergic rhinitis
- Deviated nasal septum
- Nasal polyps
- Chronic sinusitis, tonsillitis or bronchitis
- Constant drainage from your nose can irritate your throat or spread infection.
- Eosinophilia
- Intestinal parasites (worm infestation)
- Tobacco chewing and smoking
- Pollution in the atmosphere
- Emotional strain
- Fear and Anxiety
- Other viruses such as mononucleosis, measles or chickenpox
- Croup — harsh, barking cough
- Certain allergies e.g., pet dander, molds, dust and pollen.
- Dry indoor air.
- Muscle strain by overuse of voice – yelling, talking loudly or talking for long periods without rest.
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in which stomach acids back up in the food pipe (oesophagus).
- Chronic or recurring sore throat could also occur due to a fungal infection – candida, or oral thrush.
- Cancerous tumors of the throat, tongue or voice box (larynx) can cause a sore throat.
- Weakened immunity.
Prevention – DO’S & DONT’S
- Warm water gargles are soothing to the throat
- Take warm drinks
- Stop tobacco chewing or smoking
- Avoid heavily polluted atmosphere
- Do not over use your voice.
- Stay away from germs – practice good hygiene.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently especially after using the toilet, before and after eating, and after sneezing or coughing.
- Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth.
- Avoid sharing food, drinking glasses or utensils.
- Cough or sneeze into a tissue and throw it away.
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
- Avoid touching public phones or drinking fountains with your mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick or have symptoms.
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Ideally, complimentary remedies should go hand-in-hand with conventional treatment for optimal recovery, and you may take them along with your regular medicines, if any, for additional benefits!
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Some patients may experience a little aggravation or worsening of their symptoms, specially in skin disorders – which is absolutely normal and a good sign, as most natural remedies tend to bring the disease in its expressive state – rather suppressing it deeper under the skin etc.
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