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Pharyngitis is inflammation of the back of the throat, known as the pharynx. It typically results in a sore throat and fever. Other symptoms may include a runny nose, cough, headache, difficulty swallowing, swollen lymph nodes, and a hoarse voice. Symptoms usually last 3–5 days, but can be longer depending on cause. Complications can include sinusitis and acute otitis media. Pharyngitis is a type of upper respiratory tract infection.

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Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the back of the throat that causes a sore throat and fever, often accompanied by other symptoms like cough, difficulty swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes. While symptoms typically resolve in 3–5 days, the condition matters because it can sometimes lead to complications such as sinusitis or ear infections.

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Medical condition (new).name: Pharyngitis
Medical condition (new).synonyms: Acute sore throat
Medical condition (new).image: Pharyngitis.jpg
Medical condition (new).caption: Viral pharyngitis resulting in visible redness
Medical condition (new).field: Infectious disease, family medicine, otorhinolaryngology
Medical condition (new).symptoms: Sore throat, fever, runny nose, cough, headache, hoarse voice
Medical condition (new).complications: Sinusitis, acute otitis media
Medical condition (new).duration: 3–10 days, depending on cause
Medical condition (new).causes: Usually viral infection
Medical condition (new).diagnosis: Based on symptoms, rapid antigen detection test, throat swab
Medical condition (new).differential: Epiglottitis, thyroiditis, retropharyngeal abscess