Are Symptoms Suggestive of Pharyngitis?
Patients report a sore throat without rhinorrhea, cough, or hoarseness. Patients with recent strep exposure may be more likely to have group A beta streptococcal pharyngitis. Signs and symptoms associated with group A beta streptococcal include: • Sudden onset of sore throat • Exudative tonsillitis • Tender anterior cervical adenopathy • History of fever • Headache • Abdominal pain • No rhinorrhea, cough, hoarseness Other symptoms sometimes associated with group A beta streptococcal pharyngitis include: • Vomiting • Malaise • Anorexia • Rash or urticaria • Are Symptoms Suggestive of Rhinitis? Rhinitis is defined as inflammation of the membranes lining the nose and is characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and itching of the nose and/or postnasal drainage [R]. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include: • Pruritus of the eyes, nose, palate, and ears • Watery rhinorrhea • Sneezing • Seasonal changes • Family history of allergies • Sensitivity to specific allergens, especiall
