Pharyngitis is inflammation of the mucous membranes that line the back of the throat, or pharynx. Symptoms of pharyngitis can include discomfort, dryness, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment will ...

To earn CME related to this news article, click here. March 10, 2009 — Best practices to diagnose and treat streptococcal pharyngitis in the primary care setting are reviewed in an article published ...

Medscape: The guideline strongly emphasizes the need to confirm a diagnosis of GAS and not to rely on clinical suspicion. The authors then go on to list the signs and symptoms that suggest a viral or ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Pharyngitis' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s) ...

Medically reviewed by Sukaina Hasnie, MD Key Takeaways Chronic pharyngitis can last several weeks or more and often comes and goes.Viral infections like the flu, common cold, and COVID-19 can cause ...

When should we treat non-group A streptococcal pharyngitis, e.g., group B, C, or G? —Jeffrey D. Smith, MD, Lubbock, Tex. To be safe, non-group A strep pharyngitis should always be treated. Penicillin ...

As the temperatures drop and people flock indoors, Covid cases are expected to increase even further. Fortunately, one tell-tale sign could help you identify the infection “early” and curb further ...

As Covid has been mutating since the beginning of the pandemic, new variants continue to emerge. With Omicron BF.7 taking over the spotlight in China and XBB 1.5 in the US, there are various new ...

Background: Limited evidence exists as to the benefit of tonsillectomy in adult patients. We sought to determine the short-term efficacy of tonsillectomy for recurrent pharyngitis in adults. Methods: ...