What is nasopharyngitis?

Nasopharyngitis is an inflammatory attack of the pharynx and nasal cavities. It is a minor and common contagious throat disease. It is mainly caused by a virus. Contagion is air-borne and operates between humans only. The disease is frequent amongst pre-school children, where it ranks first as infectious disease. By consequence, it is the first reason why parents will consult a GP.