CA09.1

Chronic nasopharyngitis

Nasofaringite crônica

Category

Definition

Persistent or recurrent inflammation of the top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the soft palate, usually including its mucosa, related lymphoid structure, and glands.

Exclusions

  • Acute nasopharyngitis

Index Terms

Chronic nasopharyngitischronic rhinopharyngitisNasopharyngeal atrophyNasopharyngeal catarrh