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The danger triangle of the face is an anatomical area described as the triangle formed between the outer edges of the mouth and the nasal septum. It includes the upper maxilla and the nose.
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It is called this because of the danger that an infection in this area can develop a serious consequence in the brain, such as a brain abscess or meningitis. This is possible because the circulation in this area is connected directly to the brain. Although it is not the most common, it is important to know that it can occur and that any type of infection involving the triangle should be treated promptly.
Throat Sore Throat A sore throat is a very common complaint. It is the inflammation of the upper airway, and it can be divided into three types depending on its location: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and laryngitis. It can be caused by viral and bacterial infections and has general symptoms, such as dryness, burning, itching, pain, irritation, and tenderness when swallowing. Tonsillitis and pharyngitis do not present symptoms of voice loss, but the larynx is one of the structures involved in the process of creating sound, so its inflammation does show these symptoms. Viral and bacterial infections of the tonsils cause different signs and symptoms. In viral infections, there is redness of the pharynx and swelling of the tonsils, with general malaise and headache. In the case of the bacterial infections, the disease is more obvious, presenting with high fever, pain, redness of the tonsils, and white spots on its surface that are plaques of pus. 113
