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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Treatment For Upper Respiratory Infection

Health Encyclopedia: Retropharyngeal Abscess

Prevention

Prompt diagnosis and treatment of pharyngitis or upper respiratory infections will generally prevent retropharyngeal abscess.


References

Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. St Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2005:4365-4367.

Marx J. Rosens Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice. 6th ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby; 2006:1120-1121.


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...as otitis media, it can cause dizziness and loss of balance. This condition is called labyrinthitis.Upper respiratory infections and other viral infections, as well as stress, fatigue, allergies,... Read more »
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