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Conditions of the throat (pharynx and larynx) - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Acute inflammation of the pharynx
    - - Redness of the throat
      - Soreness of the throat
      - Pain
      - Difficulty in swallowing
      - Dryness of the throat
      - Fever
      - Malaise
      - Pain when speaking
    - - Intervention
        
        Antibiotics to eliminate infection
        
        Advice the patient to stop smoking
        
        Good hand washing techniques
      - Diagnostic tests
        
        physical exam
        
        Laryngoscope
    - - having a history of allergies
      - having a history of frequent sinus infections
      - smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke
  - - - condition that causes inflammation in the larynx or voice box
    - - allergies
      - viral infections
      - Bacterial infections
      - overuse or strain on vocal cords
      - acid reflux
      - paralysis of vocal cords
    - - respiratory infection
      - exposure to irritating substances
      - overusing your voice
    - - hoarseness
      - impaired voice
      - difficulty in speaking
      - dry and sore throat
      - dry cough
    - - educate the patient to stop and stay away from second hand smoke.
      - limit alcohol and caffeine
      - drink plenty of water