What Is Pharyngitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Symptoms
The main symptom of pharyngitis is, of course, a sore throat. The pain can range in severity and it can be severe enough to make eating, drinking, and talking very difficult. In addition to the pain, many patients will also experience what is often described as a scratchy sensation.
The back of the patient’s throat is also likely to be very red in color, and there may also be white/yellow patches on their tonsils. The lymph glands in the patient’s neck may become swollen and sore, and their voice can also change temporarily. Lozenges and similar may be able to help relieve the patient of some of the pain and other symptoms.
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