Bacterial Pharyngitis
Bacterial Pharyngitis
Viral pharyngitis is also known as a sore throat. It is an infection of the throat caused by a tiny germ called a virus. A sore throat can easily spread from person to person. Coughing, sneezing, and touching something with the germ on it spreads the sore throat. Viral infections most often go away after 7 to 10 days. You may not need any treatment. Some can cause very serious health problems.
Name
Viral Pharyngitis
About this topic
Viral pharyngitis is also known as a sore throat. It is an infection of the throat caused by a tiny germ called a virus. A sore throat can easily spread from person to person. Coughing, sneezing, and touching something with the germ on it spreads the sore throat. Viral infections most often go away after 7 to 10 days. You may not need any treatment. Some can cause very serious health problems.
What drugs may be needed?
Help with pain,Soothe the throat,Lower fever
What changes to diet are needed?
If your throat feels too sore to eat solid foods, you may drink water, juice, milk, milkshakes, or soups.,Do not drink sports drinks, soft drinks, undiluted fruit juice, or drinks with a lot of sugar. These may cause fluid loss and bother your throat.,Stay away from caffeine; acidic juices like orange juice or lemonade; and beer, wine, and mixed drinks (alcohol). These can worsen your signs.
What problems could happen?
Ear or sinus infection,Asthma attack,Lung problems like pneumonia or bronchitis,Very bad fluid loss. This is dehydration.
Body systems
Respiratory
What are other common names?
Pharyngitis,Pharyngitis, Viral,Sore Throat, Viral,Tonsillitis,Viral Sore Throat
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