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Pharyngitis historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The sore throat was first described in the literature as ‘some variants of sore throat’ in the year 1879 by R. L. Bowles, M.D., in the British Medical Journal. Later, in 1885, David Newman, M.D., described pathology, symptoms, and treatment of pharyngitis.In 1910, the importance of bacteriological tests was shown in doubtful cases of pharyngitis. In 1931, three case reports were described and inferred that chronic non-tuberculous bronchial disease such as influenza, whooping cough, and measles is associated with chronic nasopharyngitis and also described the importance of conservative treatment in chronic nasopharyngitis.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- Sore throat was first described in the literature as ‘some variants of sore throat’ in the year 1879 by R. L. Bowles, M.D., in the British Medical Journal.[1]
- Later, in the Winter of 1885, David Newman, M.D., described pathology, symptoms, and treatment of pharyngitis in his lectures at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary.[2]
- In 1910, Dr. Donelan illustrated the importance of bacteriological tests in doubtful cases of pharyngitis.[3]
- In 1931, WM. W. PRIDDLE, B.A., M.D., described three case reports and inferred that chronic non-tuberculous bronchial disease such as influenza, whooping cough, and measles is associated with chronic nasopharyngitis and also described the importance of conservative treatment in chronic nasopharyngitis.[4]
References
References
- ↑ Bowles RL (1879) Some Varieties of Sore-Throat. Br Med J 1 (953):503-4. PMID: 20749164
- ↑ Newman D (1885) Two Lectures on Chronic Laryngitis and Chronic Pharyngitis: Their Pathology, Symptoms, and Treatment. Br Med J 2 (1279):5-7. PMID: 20751315
- ↑ Grant JD (1910) Secondary Specific Pharyngitis in a Young Woman. Proc R Soc Med 3 (Laryngol Sect):28. PMID: 19974411
- ↑ Priddle WW (1931) CHRONIC NASO-PHARYNGITIS AND CHRONIC BRONCHIAL INFECTION. Can Med Assoc J 25 (4):441-3. PMID: 20318472
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