Throat Disease

Throat Related Disease

Throat diseases can be caused by bacterial or viral infections1. Some common throat diseases include sore throat, strep throat, flu, mononucleosis1, and dysphagia2. Symptoms of throat diseases can vary depending on the underlying disease, disorder or condition. Common symptoms include pain or scratchy sensation in the throat that worsens with swallowing or talking, difficulty swallowing, sore swollen glands in your neck or jaw, swollen red tonsils, white patches or pus on your tonsils13.

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Throat Related Disease List

Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of your throat between your tonsils and voice box (larynx). The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, such as a cold or flu

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is a medical condition in which the tonsils, which are the two small glands located at the back of the throat, become inflamed and infected. Tonsillitis can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, and it is most common in children and teenagers.

Laryngitis

Laryngitis is a medical condition in which the larynx, also known as the voice box, becomes inflamed and irritated. This inflammation can cause the vocal cords to become swollen, which can result in hoarseness or loss of voice. Laryngitis can be caused by a viral or bacterial infection, allergies, or exposure to irritants like smoke and pollution

Throat Cancer

Throat cancer refers to the development of cancerous cells in the throat, which can include the pharynx (back of the throat), larynx (voice box), or tonsils. It is also known as laryngeal cancer or pharyngeal cancer.

Vocal cord paralysis

Vocal cord paralysis is a medical condition in which one or both of the vocal cords are unable to move properly. This can cause a variety of symptoms, including hoarseness or changes in the voice, difficulty speaking or swallowing, and shortness of breath.

Strep throat

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that affects the throat and tonsils. It is caused by a type of bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also known as group A streptococcus. The symptoms of strep throat may include a sore throat, difficulty swallowing, fever, headache, nausea, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck.