Pharyngitis: Description The term pharyngitis actually stands for inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa: the mucous membrane lining the throat is inflamed. Doctors distinguish between two forms of the disease – acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis: Acute pharyngitis: An acutely inflamed pharynx is very common and usually accompanies a cold or flu infection. Pharyngitis: Symptoms The … Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
Tonsillitis is accompanied by annoying symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty swallowing and irritated mucous membranes in the throat. Simple home remedies for tonsillitis can usually alleviate mild symptoms well, so that many patients do not even need to go to the doctor. Home remedies can at best supplement, but not replace, conventional medical treatment … Tonsillitis: Home Remedies that Help!
Brief overview Common symptoms: Sore throat, difficulty swallowing, reddened and clogged palatine tonsils, reddened pharyngeal wall, swollen lymph nodes, fever. Treatment: Home remedies (throat compresses, gargling, lozenges, etc.), painkillers, antibiotics if necessary, surgery Special form: Chronic tonsillitis (recurrent tonsillitis) Infection:High risk of infection in the first few days, via droplet infection. Possible complications: Otitis media, … Tonsillitis (Angina Tonsillaris)
Tonsillectomy: Description The term tonsillectomy describes the surgical removal of the tonsils. Colloquially, one often speaks of a tonsil operation (short: tonsil surgery). This operation is mainly performed in case of repeated tonsillitis. Since children most often suffer from tonsillitis, they are the main target group for tonsil surgery. Adults also have their tonsils removed … Tonsillectomy (Tonsil Surgery): When is it Necessary?
