Global Running News  Global Running News
Injuries and Treatment  Injuries
Nutrition Information  Nutrition
Women Running Information  Women Running
Running Information Forums  Forums

   Running Information      USA Running      Running South Africa      Running New Zealand      Running UK      Running Ireland      Running Ireland      Deutsch Laufzeit      Copenhagen Marathon      Suomen Juoksu      Sverige Löpning      Tel Aviv Marathon      Running Australia      Running Kenya      Running Europe      Running Malta      Running Namibia

Pharyngitis – Upper Respiratory Infections

Acute inflammation of the throat or pharyngitis can be related to the common cold, influenza, or a more serious condition such as mononucleosis.

PharyngitisThe Epstein-Barr virus of mononucleosis or the streptococcus bacteria in the condition of scarlet fever or tonsillitis can be the cause of pharyngitis. Streptococcal infection is the cause of approximately 95% of all bacterial pharyngitis.

Transmission is often by direct contact with an actively infected person or one who is a carrier. Ingestion of contaminated food can cause a streptococcal sore throat.

Symptoms and signs:
Pharyngitis is characterized by difficulty in swallowing, fever, swollen lymph glands and tonsils, malaise, weakness, and anorexia. The mucous membranes of the throat may be severely inflamed with a covering purulent matter. A throat culture for determining the presence of a streptococcal bacterial infection may be necessary.

Control and treatment
Topical gargles and rest may be necessary. Antibiotic therapy is given for a streptococcal infection in order to avoid scarlet fever and rheumatic fever.’

Listed below are 8 Upper Respiratory Infections

sinusitis
pharyngitis
influenza
hay fever
infectious mononucleosis
acute bronchitis
bronchial asthma
exercise induced bronchial obstruction (asthma)

Speak Your Mind

*