Throat Conditions & Diseases

Inflammation of the pharynx, usually caused by viral infections.

Bacterial infection of the throat caused by Group A Streptococcus.

Throat inflammation due to common viruses such as rhinovirus or influenza.

Inflammation and infection of the tonsils, often bacterial or viral.

A collection of pus beside the tonsil, usually a complication of tonsillitis.

Inflammation of the epiglottis that can rapidly obstruct the airway, often bacterial.

Inflammation of the vocal cords, typically from viral infection or voice overuse.

Long‑term irritation of the larynx from stomach acid reflux.

Benign tumors on the vocal cords caused by human papillomavirus (HPV).

Malignant tumor of the larynx, most commonly linked to tobacco and alcohol use.

Small, callus‑like growths on the vocal cords caused by chronic voice strain.

Soft, fluid‑filled lesions on the vocal cords, often from acute vocal trauma.

Neurological disorder causing involuntary spasms of the vocal cords during speech.

Viral infection causing swelling of the larynx and trachea, common in young children.

Bacterial infection (Corynebacterium diphtheriae) that produces a thick gray membrane in the throat.

EBV infection causing fever, lymphadenopathy, and prominent throat inflammation.

Excess mucus from the nasal passages drips down the back of the throat, causing irritation.

Backflow of stomach contents into the larynx and pharynx, leading to chronic irritation.

Acid reflux that frequently reaches the throat, causing inflammation and discomfort.

Inflammatory thyroid condition often following a viral infection, causing neck and throat pain.

Enlargement of the thyroid gland that can compress the trachea and cause throat discomfort.

Malignant growth of thyroid tissue that may cause pressure symptoms in the throat.

Infection or inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck, often presenting with throat pain.

Fungal infection of the mouth and throat caused by Candida species, common in immunocompromised patients.

Malignancy of the tonsils, base of tongue, or soft palate, often linked to HPV infection.

Inflammation of the submandibular salivary gland that can cause throat discomfort.

Ingestion or inhalation of an object that becomes lodged in the pharynx or larynx.

Severe allergic reaction causing rapid swelling of the airway and throat.

Localized swelling of deeper layers of skin and mucosa, often affecting the throat.

Repetitive upper airway obstruction during sleep, frequently due to enlarged tonsils or adenoids.