PHARYNGITIS
ACUTE PHARYNGITIS-
- is caused by several virus and bacteria
- afebrile
- inflammation of the throat
- tonsils swollen
- tender enlargement of the lymph nodes
- pain in the throat
NURSING CARE
- bed rest
- if ambulatory, observe to prevent the spread of infection
- saline gargles in the morning
- liquid or soft diet during the acute stage of the disease
- should increase fluid intake
- personal hygiene to make patient comfortable
- oral care to prevent fissure of the lips and pyoderma specilly to patient with bacterial infection
CHRONIC PHARYNGITIS:
- common to those in dusty surroundings
- excessive using of voice
- due to chronic coughing
- due too much taking of alcohol
- excessive smoking
NURSING MEASURES:
- cover mouth when coughing to prevent the spread of microorganism
- limit talking and using of voice
- away from dusty surroundings
- avoid alcohol
- avoid smoking
Source Medical- Surgical nursing books , my nursing notes