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Pharyngitis
It is the inflammation of the pharynx, a structure that extends from the base of your skull to larynx and inlet to esophagus, behind your nose includes your tonsils and tongue base. Causes of inflammation is most often viral or bacterial. It is often called a sore throat.
How long it usually lasts:
Short-term (lasts days to weeks)
How common is it?
Very common
Very common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
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Mouth, Neck (front)
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