What Is Pharyngitis?

By james

Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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Some diseases are very rare, so rare that you are unlikely to ever know somebody that will ever have them. Others are more common, however, and you have likely had them yourself. It is a good thing that the more common diseases are also likely to be on the milder end of the severity scale.

Treatments for these diseases are also usually fairly straight forward, and is not even deemed necessary in some cases. They will often cause little disruption, other than maybe a few days sick off work. One of the most common of all is pharyngitis, which is a condition that you have likely had yourself.

1. Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis might sound like a nasty disease, but it is actually very common, and is usually nothing to be concerned about. Most of us have had it at least once in our lifetimes, and many of us have had it numerous times. The condition is more commonly known as a sore throat.

Although pharyngitis is not usually a cause for concern, it can still be very uncomfortable. The pain it can cause can make it difficult for the patient to speak and swallow, and even eating and drinking can become a challenge. There are numerous potential causes for the condition.