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Pharynx disorders

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Pharynx disorders are any problems of the throat and surrounding tissues.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

ENT diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Types of

Pharyngitis
Condition
Throat cancer
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