In simple words: Chronic pharyngitis is a long-term inflammation of the throat, often experienced as a persistent sore throat.

Chronic pharyngitis. This condition is characterized by persistent inflammation of the pharynx, often manifesting as a chronic sore throat.It can present in various forms, including atrophic, granular, and hypertrophic pharyngitis. Excludes2: acute pharyngitis (J02.9)

Example 1: A patient presents with a history of persistent sore throat, dryness, and discomfort in the throat for several months. Upon examination, the pharynx appears granular and inflamed. The symptoms do not resolve with conventional treatments for acute pharyngitis, leading to a diagnosis of chronic pharyngitis., A patient with a history of smoking and alcohol use complains of a constant sore throat and difficulty swallowing.Examination reveals thinned and dry pharyngeal mucosa, consistent with chronic atrophic pharyngitis., A patient experiences a persistent cough and throat clearing along with a chronic sore throat.Examination shows enlarged lymphoid follicles on the posterior pharyngeal wall, indicative of chronic granular pharyngitis.

Documentation should include details of the patient's symptoms (e.g., sore throat, discomfort, dryness, cough), duration of symptoms, and any relevant history (e.g., smoking, alcohol use, environmental exposures). Physical examination findings describing the appearance of the pharynx (e.g., granular, atrophic, hypertrophic) should also be documented.