What is the difference between pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, and epiglottitis?
euroman10
Whenever you see the suffix -itis, this should tell you that there is some sort of inflamation. The only difference between these words is the location:
Pharyngitis = Pharynx
Laryngitis = Larynx
Tonsillitis = Tonsils
Sinusitis = Sinus
Epiglottitis = Epiglottis
BJ
"Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is in the back of the throat, between the tonsils and the voicebox (larynx).Laryngitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the voice box (larynx) that is usually associated with hoarseness or loss of voice.Tonsillitis is inflammation (swelling) of the tonsils.Sinusitis refers to inflammation of the sinuses that occurs with a viral, bacterial, or fungal infection. Epiglottitis is inflammation of the cartilage that covers the trachea (windpipe)."
All these are exact quotes from Google Health.
Sparrow
pharyngitis: is inflamation of the pharynx, this is known as the adam's apple, it surrounds the larynx. this causes pressure and pain
laryngitis: is inflamation of the larynx, this is known as the voice box, this causes hoarseness, coughing, voice loss.
tonsillitis: is inflamation of the tonsils, this area is the soft lump of tissue on either side of the very back of the mouth, this causes a sore throat and paiful swallowing.
sinusitis: is the inflamation of the sinuses, the sinuses are spaces behind the upper cheek bones, behind the eyes and lower forhead. when these are inflamed it can plug up the sinuses and cause pressure to build up and cause headaches.
epiglottitis: is the inflammation of the epiglottis, this is the area at the back of the mouth, causes a sore throat and painful swallowing.
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