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- This is an inflammation of the throat between the tonsils and the larynx; includes Tonsillitis and tonsillopharyngitis.
- It usually occurs in children who are between 4 years and 7 years old.
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- Sore throat, breath odor, difficulty swallowing, fever, swollen and painful neck lymph nodes
- Gradual onset
- Lasts 1-5 days
- Hoarseness, coughing, rhinorrhea, red eyes, Diarrhea, vomiting
- Sudden onset
- Lasts 1-4 days
- Headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, lack of energy
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- Adenovirus, parainfluenza, Coxsackie virus, Epstein-Barr virus, Herpes simplex virus
- Group A hemolytic Streptococci, Corynebacteri diphtheriae
- Infection of the sinuses, lungs, or mouth
- Smoking, polluted air, alcohol
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- Mouth and throat examination
- The tonsils are red and enlarged, sometimes with white spots.
- Enlarged and painful lymph nodes on the neck
- Throat swab for culture
- Streptococcal screen, such as enzyme immuno-assay
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- Analgesics and antipyretics such as acetaminophen
- Gargle with warm salt water.
- Chronic pharyngitis: Eliminate the cause of inflammation.
- Bacterial pharyngitis: Antibiotics such as penicillin or erythromycin.
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If your child has difficulty breathing, he/she needs emergency medical treatment. Call 911 immediately.
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