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What Is Laryngopharyngitis?
Question: Yes, thank you. What is laryngopharyngitis? How is it treated and is it a serious condition or "just" a sore throat?
Brief Answer:
Not very serious usually
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Laryngitis and pharyngitis are common conditions particularly for young individuals.
Most of the times, they are caused by viruses which means that antibiotics have no effect on them. This is probably why he's seen no change on his condition.
Laryngitis is much more frequently caused by viruses than pharyngitis.
Pharyngitis even if caused by bacteria, can usually get better by itself (without treatment), although treatment is prescribed in such cases.
Unless complications appear, these conditions are not considered dangerous.
In case of complications the symptoms do get worse so the stability on your son's situation probably suggests that he just has an ongoing viral illness.
I hope I've helped!
If you'd like more information, please let me know and I'll be glad to answer.
Kind Regards!
Not very serious usually
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Laryngitis and pharyngitis are common conditions particularly for young individuals.
Most of the times, they are caused by viruses which means that antibiotics have no effect on them. This is probably why he's seen no change on his condition.
Laryngitis is much more frequently caused by viruses than pharyngitis.
Pharyngitis even if caused by bacteria, can usually get better by itself (without treatment), although treatment is prescribed in such cases.
Unless complications appear, these conditions are not considered dangerous.
In case of complications the symptoms do get worse so the stability on your son's situation probably suggests that he just has an ongoing viral illness.
I hope I've helped!
If you'd like more information, please let me know and I'll be glad to answer.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
I want to thank you very much! I may have a follow-up question, depending on whether my son continues to get better or if the pain gets worse over the next 2 days. XXXX
Brief Answer:
ok! I hope you won't need it!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I hope he gets better soon and you won't need the question.
Otherwise please do ask about whatever troubles you regarding your son's condition.
Best wishes!
ok! I hope you won't need it!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I hope he gets better soon and you won't need the question.
Otherwise please do ask about whatever troubles you regarding your son's condition.
Best wishes!
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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