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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

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