Frequent Throat Infections

Frequent throat infections refer to repeated episodes of inflammation and irritation of the pharynx or the tonsils, which can be of viral or bacterial origin and which recur with a certain regularity.

Common symptoms: Pain when swallowing, redness of the throat, fever and, at times, swollen lymph nodes in the neck. In children it is a common reason for a visit.

When is it worth checking? When the episodes recur frequently or interfere with day-to-day life, an evaluation helps understand what causes them and how to follow up on them.

Who treats them? An otolaryngologist evaluates throat complaints specifically, while a pediatrician handles cases in childhood and an infectious disease specialist takes part when there are recurrent infections. If the discomfort comes back again and again, the most prudent thing is to raise it with a doctor.