Chapter 2

Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis, or sore throat, is a painful inflammation affecting the pharyngeal walls, tonsils, palate, and uvula. It stems from various infectious ...
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic pharyngitis refers to the persistent inflammation of the pharynx.  Possible causes include allergic rhinitis, chronic cough, persistent ...
Tonsillitis I: Introduction
Tonsillitis I: Introduction
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections. The most common viral causes of tonsillitis include ...
Tonsillitis II: Management
Tonsillitis II: Management
Treatment strategies for tonsillitis include the following: For viral tonsillitis, outpatient supportive management is the primary approach, involving ...
Epistaxis
Epistaxis
Epistaxis, or a nosebleed, is caused by the rupture of small, distended vessels in the mucous membrane of any nose area. Possible causes include trauma, ...
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