Question
What are the different types of acute and chronic pharyngitis? Which type is the most severe? Are there any precautions to be aware of?
Answer
Pharyngitis is divided into two main categories based on the duration of the illness and the nature of pathological changes: acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis. Acute pharyngitis can further be classified into three types: acute simple pharyngitis, acute edematous pharyngitis, and acute necrotic pharyngitis, with acute simple pharyngitis being the most common. Chronic pharyngitis can be categorized into three types as well: chronic simple pharyngitis, chronic hyperplastic (or hypertrophic) pharyngitis, and chronic dry (or atrophic) pharyngitis.