RHINOPHARYNGITIS Meaning and
Definition
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Rhinopharyngitis refers to the medical condition characterized by inflammation of the nasal passages and the throat. Also known as the common cold or the viral upper respiratory infection, rhinopharyngitis is a highly prevalent illness caused by a variety of viruses, most commonly the rhinovirus.
Symptoms of rhinopharyngitis include nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, sore throat, and coughing. In some cases, individuals may also experience fatigue, mild headache, low-grade fever, or mild body aches. The condition usually lasts for about a week or two, but the symptoms can vary among individuals.
Rhinopharyngitis is typically transmitted through close contact with infected individuals or exposure to respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing. It can also be transmitted by touching surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus and then touching the nose, mouth, or eyes.
The treatment for rhinopharyngitis primarily involves managing the symptoms and includes rest, staying hydrated, over-the-counter pain relievers or decongestants, and occasionally antiviral medications if the condition is severe. Antibiotics are not effective against the viral infection itself, but may be prescribed if there is a suspected bacterial infection. Prevention methods include frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with infected individuals, and practicing proper respiratory hygiene, such as covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
Overall, rhinopharyngitis is a temporary, self-limited illness that commonly affects individuals of all ages, especially children, and usually resolves without complications.
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Nasopharyngitis, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the upper part of the pharynx and posterior nares.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for RHINOPHARYNGITIS
- rhinopharyngitic
- rhinopharyngitiq
- rhinopharyngitir
- rhighnopharyngitis
- rhiknowpharyngitis
- r hinopharyngitis
- rh inopharyngitis
- rhi nopharyngitis
- rhin opharyngitis
- rhinoph aryngitis
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- rhinophar yngitis
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- rhinopharyn gitis
- rhinopharyng itis
- rhinopharyngi tis
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Etymology of RHINOPHARYNGITIS
The word "rhinopharyngitis" is derived from two Greek roots: "rhino", which means nose, and "pharynx", which refers to the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity. The suffix "-itis" is a common medical term denoting inflammation. Therefore, "rhinopharyngitis" literally translates to "inflammation of the nose and pharynx", which is commonly known as the common cold.
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