Pharyngitis Chronic Atrophic

Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the throat that can be caused by various reasons. Chronic atrophic pharyngitis is one of the most common types of this disease. It is characterized by atrophic changes in the tissues of the throat and mucous membrane, which can lead to dysfunction of the throat and deterioration in overall health.

Chronic atrophic pharyngitis can be caused by various factors, including infections, allergic reactions, smoking, working in hazardous industries, etc. However, in most cases, the exact cause of its development is unknown.

Symptoms of chronic atrophic pharyngitis may include: dry throat, sore throat, sore throat, changes

**Chronic, atrophic pharyngitis**

Chronic atrophic pharyngitis is an inflammatory disease of the pharyngeal mucosa with irreversible development of the process and disruption of its cellular and tissue structure. Chronic inflammation can last a long time and with mild symptoms. It usually leads to partial or complete disruption of secretion and drying of the mucous membrane, characteristic of atrophic changes, as well as dysfunction of the glands. Chron. atrov. especially often occurs after an acute catarrhal form or after an exacerbation of chronic catarrhal pharyngitis under unfavorable nutritional conditions and household habits of patients.

The causes of chronic atrophic pharyngitis can be both general infections (in particular diphtheria, mononucleosis, viral infections) and local factors (foreign bodies of the pharynx, smoking tobacco, drinking strong alcoholic beverages, systematically ingesting dry or very hot food, etc.) . Chronic inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa can also be caused by occupational hazards (dust in the air, exposure to chemicals, etc.). The long-term existence of congenital anatomical features, for example, an enlarged and well-developed pharyngeal tonsil with an insufficient pharyngeal tonsil and vice versa, can also contribute to the development of chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx.

With prolonged inflammation, complete atrophy of the mucosa occurs. With severe emaciation, chronic inflammation licks off the mucous membrane, dryness and multiple ulcerations appear along the edges, in the central parts and base of the tongue