What are the differences between acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis?

The difference between acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis is that chronic pharyngitis is characterized by recurrent attacks, while acute pharyngitis can cause patients to have symptoms of fever or high fever and sore throat. Both acute and chronic pharyngitis must be treated in a timely manner.

Regarding the difference between pharyngitis and pharyngolaryngitis, the pharynx is the pharynx and the larynx is the larynx. Since the two are two different parts, pharyngitis and pharyngolaryngitis are also different. The pharynx is composed of three parts: oropharynx, nasopharynx and laryngopharynx. Since the mucous membranes of the pharynx and laryngeal are continuous with each other, it is difficult to clearly distinguish whether the disease is in the oropharynx or the laryngopharynx. However, pharyngitis and laryngitis can be clearly distinguished because the function of the larynx is to produce sound. Only when there is a change in the sound does it indicate a laryngeal disease. Pharyngitis also usually has many symptoms of the throat, such as throat discomfort, throat pain, etc.

The larynx is located above the trachea. When the larynx is infected by bacteria or viruses, laryngitis occurs. The infection causes general inflammation and swelling of the lining of the larynx, including the vocal cords. Laryngitis is occasionally caused by irritation and non-infectious inflammation of the throat, which may be caused by smoking, drinking, or shouting, talking, or singing. The main symptom is hoarseness, which may cause loss of voice for two to three days. Even speaking felt painful at this point. Fever and other influenza-related symptoms may also occur. Most people recover within a few days.

No matter what the difference is between pharyngitis and laryngitis, one thing they have in common is the harm they cause to the body. Although pharyngitis and pharyngitis are minor illnesses, they are extremely harmful. If not treated in time, they can cause more serious diseases such as heart disease, pleurisy, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, laryngeal cancer, esophageal cancer, etc. Therefore, early detection and early treatment can eliminate or reduce the hidden dangers of the above diseases caused by chronic pharyngitis.

The clinical symptoms of pharyngitis are as follows. Patients can compare their own symptoms to make a preliminary diagnosis of whether they have pharyngitis:

①Sudden severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing during pain.

② Fever over 38.5°C (101°F), swollen tonsils and swollen lymph nodes.

③ White or yellow spots behind the bright red throat.

④There will also be headaches and stomachaches. Less common symptoms are a red rash, vomiting, not feeling hungry, and body aches.