What are the most common throat diseases or disorders?

What are the most common throat diseases or disorders?

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The most common throat disorder by far is tonsillitis. It more commonly effects children and is usually treated with a tonsillectomy. Strep throat is also very common and can be treated easily with antibiotics. Some of the other throat disorders are swallowing problems that patients may have either due to age or infection or neurologic problems if they have suffered a stroke.