ICD-10 Specific code J31: Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis
Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.
Translations
| Language | Translation |
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English
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Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis |
French
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Rhinite, rhinopharyngite et pharyngite chroniques |
Hierarchical position
| Level | Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | Diseases of the respiratory system | |
| 2 | J30-J39 | Other diseases of upper respiratory tract | |
| 3 | J31 | Chronic rhinitis, nasopharyngitis and pharyngitis |
Contents
| Code | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| J31.0 | Chronic rhinitis | |
| J31.1 | Chronic nasopharyngitis | |
| J31.2 | Chronic pharyngitis |
Indicated medicines
| Active Ingredient |
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Cefprozil belongs to a sub-group of beta-lactam antibiotics, cephalosporins. It is bactericidal and acts by inhibiting synthesis of bacterial cell wall. The bactericidal action of cefprozil results from inhibition of cell-wall synthesis. |
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Ketotifen is a histamine H1-receptor antagonist. In vivo animal studies and in vitro studies suggest the additional activities of mast cell stabilisation and inhibition of infiltration, activation and degranulation of eosinophils. |