Nasopharyngitis

Generally, Acute infection of the nasopharynx may be an isolated infection confined to this part only or be a part of the generalized upper airway infection. [1]

Indian epidemiology then other

Acute Nasopharyngitis

It may be caused by viruses (for example; common cold, influenza, parainfluenza, rhino or adenovirus) or bacteria (especially streptococcus, pneumococcus or haemophilus influenzae)

Chronic Nasopharyngitis

It is often associated with chronic infections of nose, paranasal sinuses also pharynx. Additionally; It is commonly seen in heavy smokers, drinkers and those exposed to dust and fumes.

Types:

1. Firstly; Acute Nasopharyngitis
2. Secondly; Chronic Nasopharyngitis

Pathogenesis refers to the development of a disease. It’s the story of how a disease gets started and progresses.

This is the entire journey of a disease, encompassing the cause but going beyond it.

Pathophysiology, on the other hand, focuses on the functional changes that occur in the body due to the disease. It explains how the disease disrupts normal physiological processes and how this disruption leads to the signs and symptoms we see.

Imagine a car accident. Pathogenesis would be like understanding how the accident happened – what caused it, the sequence of events (e.g., one car ran a red light, then hit another car). Pathophysiology would be like understanding the damage caused by the accident – the bent fenders, deployed airbags, and any injuries to the passengers.

In simpler terms, pathogenesis is about the "why" of a disease, while pathophysiology is about the "how" of the disease’s effects.

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Acute Nasopharyngitis

Basically, Dryness and burning of the throat above the soft palate is usually the first symptom as is commonly noted in common cold. In detail; This is followed by pain and discomfort localized to the back of nose with some difficulty on swallowing. Besides this; In severe infections, there is pyrexia and enlarge cervical lymph nodes. All in all; Examination of nasopharynx reveals congested and swollen mucosa often covered with whitish exudate.

Chronic Nasopharyngitis

Postnasal discharge also crusting with irritation at the back of nose is the most common complaint. Additionally; Patient has a constant desire to clear the throat either by hawking or inspiratory snorting (forcibly drawing nasal secretions back into the throat). Examination of nasopharynx reveals congested mucosa also mucopus or dry crusts. Lastly, In children, adenoids are often enlarged and infected (chronic adenoiditis)

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In general, Examination of nose, mouth, throat showing signs of inflammation.

Swab Collection for possible either bacterial infection or influenza.

Complications are what happen after you have a disease. They are the negative consequences of the disease process.

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Initially; Mild cases clear up spontaneously. In detail; Some analgesic may be required for relief of pain also discomfort.  Additionally; In severe cases with general symptoms, either systemic antibiotic or chemotherapy may be necessary. In children, there is associated adenoiditis which causes nasal obstruction and requires nasal decongestant drops.

Chronic infections of the nose, paranasal sinuses also oropharynx should be attended to.

Furthermore; Excessive smoking and drinking should be corrected.

Besides this, Preventive measures should be taken to avoid dust and fumes.

Lastly, Alkaline nasal douche helps to remove crusts and mucous.

Steam inhalations are soothing [1]

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Homeopathic Treatment of Nasopharyngitis

Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. The homeopathic medicines selected after a full individualizing examination also case-analysis.

Which includes

• The medical history of the patient,
• Physical and mental constitution,
• Family history,
• Presenting symptoms,
• Underlying pathology,
• Possible causative factors etc.

A miasmatic tendency (predisposition/susceptibility) also often taken into account for the treatment of chronic conditions.

What Homoeopathic doctors do?

A homeopathy doctor tries to treat more than just the presenting symptoms. The focus is usually on what caused the disease condition? Why ‘this patient’ is sick ‘this way’?

The disease diagnosis is important but in homeopathy, the cause of disease not just probed to the level of bacteria and viruses. Other factors like mental, emotional and physical stress that could predispose a person to illness also looked for. Now a days, even modern medicine also considers a large number of diseases as psychosomatic. The correct homeopathy remedy tries to correct this disease predisposition.

The focus is not on curing the disease but to cure the person who is sick, to restore the health. If a disease pathology not very advanced, homeopathy remedies do give a hope for cure but even in incurable cases, the quality of life can greatly improve with homeopathic medicines.

Homeopathic Medicines for Nasopharyngitis:

The homeopathic remedies (medicines) given below indicate the therapeutic affinity but this is not a complete and definite guide to the homeopathy treatment of this condition. The symptoms listed against each homeopathic remedy may not be directly related to this disease because in homeopathy general symptoms and constitutional indications also taken into account for selecting a remedy, potency and repetition of dose by Homeopathic doctor.

So, here we describe homeopathic medicine only for reference and education purpose. Do not take medicines without consulting registered homeopathic doctor (BHMS or M.D. Homeopath).

 Kali Mur

Pharyngitis, GREAT DEAL OF FOETOR IN BREATH, hawks up cheesy lumps of the size of a split pea; throat swollen, spots or pustules appear with either gray or whitish exudation; adherent crusts in vault of pharynx; tongue coated grayish-white, either slimy or dry; biliousness, dyspepsia, either fatty or rich food causes indigestion.[2]

• Steam Inhalation
• Drink more Fluid
• Keep nose clean
• Hand wash
• Good Breathing Yoga, also exercise
• Avoid Smocking
• Gargle with warm water also salt

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1] Diseases_of_Ear_Nose_and_Throat_6Edition

[2] Homoeopathic Therapeutics by Lilienthal 

[3] https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Acute_viral_nasopharyngitis_risk_factors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasopharyngitis?

Inflammation of pharynx and Nasal Cavity known as Nasopharyngitis.

Homeopathic Medicines used by Homeopathic Doctors in treatment of Nasopharyngitis?

• Aesculus Alumina
• Ambragracia
• Argentum Nit.
• Bromium
• Drosera
• Hepar Sulph
• Iodum
• Kali Bromatum

What causes Nasopharyngitis?

• Viruses (common cold, influenza, parainfluenza, rhino or adenovirus)
• Bacteria (streptococcus, pneumococcus or haemophilus influenzae)

What are the symptoms of Nasopharyngitis?

• Dryness also burning of the throat
• Pain and discomfort
• Pyrexia also enlarge cervical lymph nodes
• Congested and swollen mucosa

Give the types of Nasopharyngitis?

• Firstly; Acute Nasopharyngitis
• Secondly; Chronic Nasopharyngitis