
Pharyngitis
Pharyngitis is an upper respiratory tract infection causing inflammation of the pharynx.
Overview
Pharyngitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the oropharynx's mucous membranes, often resulting from bacterial or viral infections, with a sore throat being the most common symptom. If pharyngitis is left untreated, it may lead to sinusitis or acute otitis media.
Causes
Viral infections such as the rhinovirus, coronavirus, adenovirus, influenza, and Epstein-Barr virus. A common virus called mononucleosis spreads through saliva and causes symptoms similar to those of the flu.
Bacterial infections like Group A Streptococcus.
Risk factors include
Aging
Smoking
Allergies
Frequent sinus infections
Being around infected individuals
Exposure to certain chemicals.
Symptoms
Symptoms include
Sore or scratchy throat
Fever
Cough
Runny nose
Headache
Difficulty swallowing
Swollen lymph nodes
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
A hoarse or muffled voice.
Ayurvedic View
Gala roga- here dosha namely vata dosha and pitta dosha along with agni mandhya (low digestion power) results in low immunity, these dosha reach to gala (throat) and causes sore feeling, discomfort, etc this is pharyngitis. Ayurveda way of approach is to correct agni (metabolism), bring doshas back to prakruta awastha (balance state), reduce the symptoms of acute or chronic manifestation by ayurvedic panchakarma treatment and treatment done to throat. Prevent the reoccurrence of this disease by improving immunity and guiding towards follow of pathya (healthy) ahara (food).
Ayurvedic Treatments
Gandusha Nadi swedam Lepanam Virechanam Langhanam Pachanam
Naturopathy Treatments
Enema Steam bath Neck packs Reflexology Acupuncture Diet therapy Pranayama
Pharyngitis
Treatment for
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