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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: pharyngitis and laryngitis, pharyngitis/laryngitis PIE Incidence-peaks between 4-7 years. Strep most common during winter., pharyngitis/laryngitis diagnosis Rapid strep test 20% false neg Throat culture, pharyngitis/laryngitis management ACUTE-symptomatic tx, pain relief and rest. acetaminophen, salt water gargle, cool, bland liquids., pharyngitis/laryngitis PIE Pharyngitis-inflammation of pharynx and surrounding tissue. can be bacterial or viral. Tonsillitis-inflammation of palantine tonsils, pharyngitis/laryngitis Nursing interventions comfort- salt water, acetaminophen, cool bland liquids, soft foods, studies have dem 1 dose of oral steroids may help w/ pain., pharyngitis/laryngitis Nursing interventions pre-op teach re: imp of liquids postop, imp of pain relief, pharyngitis/laryngitis Nursing interventions postop- assess bleeding & ability to swallow. resp, vs. place child in prone or side lying position. provide analgesics as ordered. Avoid citrus, carbonated &/or extremeley hot/cold beverages, dairy products., pharyngitis/laryngitis PIE Etiology-usually caused by anovirus, coronavirus, enterovirus, RSV, Group A strep,, pharyngitis/laryngitis s/s Pharyngitis- viral-abrupt, low fever hoarseness, cough, malaise, anorexia. bacterial-rapid onset, high fever, abd pain, vomiting, headache, pharyngitis/laryngitis s/s Tonsillitis- sore throat, swollen tonsils, difficulty swallowing, bad breath, enlarged adenoids, pharyngitis/laryngitis management Chronic tonsillectomy is controversial