Pharyngitis

What is Pharyngitis ?

Pharyngitis is swelling (inflammation) of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat, between the tonsils and the voicebox (larynx).

Symptoms:

The most common symptom is sore throat.

Other symptoms may include:

  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Joint pain and muscle aches
  • Skin rashess
  • Swollen lymph nodes in the neck