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Treatment.— Dietetic— Soft liquid foods (rice soup, milk, 

 extract of beef, etc.) sfiould be given in preference to solids 

 to avoid irritating the mucous membrane. 



Medical.— Local treatment in the form of astringent and 

 antiseptic solutions (2 per cent, silver nitrate solution; 5 

 per cent, alum solution; iodin and glycerin 1-30) applied 

 directly to the membrane by using a pledget of cotton held in 

 dressing forceps. In milder cases a solution of potassium 

 chlorate (2 per cent.) or iron sulphate in the drinking water 

 is recommended. A Priesnitz compress applied over the 

 pharynx and followed with mild stimulating liniments 

 (soap liniment, etc.) is often beneficial. Internally mild 

 purgatives such as castor oil or cascara should be used. 



Chronic Pharyngitis.— Definition.— A chronic inflammation 

 of the mucous membrane of the pharynx. 



Etiology.— This condition may follow repeated acute at- 

 tacks, or is frequently associated with chronic nasal catarrh. 

 It also occurs secondary to inflammation of adjacent tissues. 

 Dogs constantly barking from a nervous temperament or 

 during shows are often affected from the spread of the 

 inflammation from the larynx. 



Pathology.— The mucous membrane is relaxed, the lymph 

 tissue becomes proliferated forming small, round elevations, 

 red or bluish-red in color which project above the surface 

 of the membrane, and is known as pharyngitis granulosa. 

 The secretions are lessened producing a dry, glistening con- 

 dition of the pharyngeal mucosa. 



Symptoms.— The symptoms are similar in many respects 

 to those of acute pharyngitis, but milder in most cases. The 

 swelling of the adjacent tissues and lymph glands is hardly 

 noticeable. The difficulty in swallowing is especially marked 

 when a large quantity of food is taken or when the food is 

 very hot or very cold. Direct examination of the pharynx 

 reveals the bluish-red color and the elevations over its surface. 



Prognosis.— Considered favorable in most cases, depending 

 somewhat on the possibility of removing the causes. In the 

 milder cases it is very often overlooked. 



Treatment.— Direct application of Lugol's solution to the 

 mucous membrane has been found useful in most cases. 



