Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is also called cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis (CFA). This is a progressive and chronic form of the lung disorder. It is characterized by…
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Chronic pharyngitis refers to repetitive and severe inflammation of pharynx and tissues that surround pharynx. Causes of Chronic Pharyngitis: Chronic pharyngitis is caused by either repetitive…
Pharyngitis is an inflammation of pharynx or throat. In many cases, this is painful and initial infection extends for long duration. Often this is caused by…
Reflux is caused by the weakness in muscle at esophagus junction with stomach. Generally, sphincter or the muscular valve moves the food and stomach acid in…
Tonsillitis is an infection and swelling which occurs in tonsils. It is characterized by swollen tonsils that have purulent exudate coating of white patches, red signs,…
Laryngitis is also called dysphonia. This is an inflammation of larynx. It is characterized by irritation of vocal cords and voice loss. Laryngitis can be caused…
Pharyngitis is referred to as sore throat. It is an inflammation of pharynx portion (area that connects nasal cavity and oral cavity to larynx). This occurs…
Step throat is the infection of tonsils and throat. This is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus bacteria. Though, this is often observed in teenagers and…
Pneumonia is an infection of lungs. This infection is caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria. Although, many children are able to recover from the situation from…
Viral pneumonia is caused by virus. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria and also viruses. Pneumonia is also caused by parasites and fungi, but they are less…
Chemical pneumonia is an inflammation of lungs caused by inhaling or aspirating chemicals. This is also called chemical pneumonitis. Usually, pneumonia is an irritation and swelling…
Allergic bronchitis is one of the respiratory disorders. Often, this is referred as allergic asthma. Immune system of an individual suffering from allergic bronchitis is very…