... The gag reflex — a protective mechanism that prevents aspiration of food, fluid, and vomitus — normally can be elicited by touching the posterior wall of the oropharynx with a tongue depressor or by suctioning the throat. Prompt... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
... READ EXCERPTS »
... DiGeorge syndrome, also called congenital thymic hypoplasia or aplasia, is a disorder characterized by the partial or total absence of cell-mediated immunity that results from a deficiency of T lymphocytes. It typically produces life... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
... READ EXCERPTS »
... The most common throat disorder, pharyngitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the pharynx. It frequently accompanies the common cold.
Causes and incidence
Pharyngitis is usually caused by a virus. The most common bacterial... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
... READ EXCERPTS »
... The gag reflex—a protective mechanism that prevents aspiration of food, fluid, and vomitus—normally can be elicited by touching the posterior wall of the oropharynx with a tongue depressor or by suctioning the throat. Prompt elevation of the palate,... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Frank S. Celestino
Nearly 5% of all primary care office visits are for “sore throat” (ST) or pharyngitis (1). Only a small minority (10% to 20%) of ST patients are infected with group A β-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS) (2–4). However, to... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
... READ EXCERPTS »
... The most common throat disorder, pharyngitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the pharynx. It’s widespread among adults who live or work in dusty or dry environments, use their voices excessively, habitually use tobacco or alcohol, or suffer from... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
... READ EXCERPTS »
... The gag reflex—a protective mechanism that prevents aspiration of food, fluid, and vomitus—normally can be elicited by touching the posterior wall of the oropharynx with a tongue blade or by suctioning the throat. Prompt elevation of the palate,... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Erin E. McGintee, MD Deletion Syndrome - BASICS Deletion Syndrome - description Deletion syndrome, which is more commonly known as DiGeorge syndrome is characterized by thymic and parathyroid aplasia or... Deletion Syndrome - DIAGNOSIS ... Deletion Syndrome - TREATMENT ... Deletion Syndrome - FOLLOW UP ... Deletion Syndrome - bibliography ... Deletion Syndrome - CODES ... Deletion Syndrome - FAQ
... READ EXCERPTS »
... Mark L. Bagarazzi, MD Pharyngitis - BASICS Pharyngitis - description Pharyngitis (i.e., sore throat) is an inflammation of the mucous membranes and underlying structures of the pharynx and tonsils, usually secondary to viral... Pharyngitis - DIAGNOSIS ... Pharyngitis - TREATMENT ... Pharyngitis - FOLLOW UP ... Pharyngitis - bibliography ... Pharyngitis - CODES ... Pharyngitis - FAQ
... READ EXCERPTS »
What do you think about the features of this website?
Take our user survey and have your say:
"I authorize the release of any medical or other information necessary to process this claim." Do you recognize these words? You should, if...
Sexual contact can sometimes result in problems. An unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases may be some of those consequences. But by...
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can...
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get...