What should be paid attention to for acute pharyngitis?

Written by Xu Qing Tian
Otolaryngology
Updated on March 09, 2025
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Acute pharyngitis is a common and frequently occurring disease in otolaryngology. The main symptoms of acute pharyngitis include sore throat, dry throat, burning sensation in the throat, and itchiness. The main pathogens often include hemolytic streptococcus or Coxsackievirus. When acute pharyngitis occurs, it is first advised to avoid exposure to smoking, alcohol, irritative and spicy foods to prevent further irritation and congestion of the throat mucosa. Additionally, maintaining oral hygiene is required to prevent bacterial proliferation. Gargling with saline water can help keep the oral cavity clean. Also, sensitive antibiotics may be used orally or intravenously to eliminate acute inflammation. (Medicine should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can acute pharyngitis heal by itself?

Acute pharyngitis may recover on its own, but there are individual differences. This mainly relates to the degree of the acute inflammatory response, the severity of the condition itself, and the patient's own resistance. If the inflammatory response is mild, the subjective symptoms are not obvious, and the patient's own resistance is strong, it is indeed possible for recovery to occur on its own. The recovery time is approximately 3 days to a week. If the inflammatory response is particularly severe, the patient's resistance is poor, and the subjective symptoms are quite noticeable, it is recommended to seek timely treatment. A routine blood test should be conducted to assess the specific degree and type of inflammation. Treatment should primarily involve oral medication, supplemented by nebulization. Some patients may also consider traditional Chinese medicine treatments. Regular follow-ups are necessary, and the treatment period is approximately one week.

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Can I eat eggs with acute pharyngitis?

Patients with acute pharyngitis can eat eggs, as eggs are a common food rich in protein and are not irritating. They do not have side effects on the condition of acute pharyngitis, nor do they directly conflict with the medications used to treat acute pharyngitis. For patients with acute pharyngitis, it is recommended to have a light diet, eat more vegetables and fruits. More importantly, it is necessary to visit an otolaryngologist for a routine blood test and nasopharyngoscopy to assess the specific causes and severity of the condition, and then proceed with subsequent treatment. Most patients can choose oral medications combined with nebulization treatment, and the treatment period is generally about one week.

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Can bananas be eaten with acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, mainly caused by acute bacterial or viral infections. Regarding diet, bananas can be eaten. Bananas are a common fruit and do not have direct side effects on acute pharyngitis, nor do they affect the treatment outcome of acute pharyngitis. There is also no interaction with medications used to treat acute pharyngitis, so it is safe to eat bananas normally. However, it is recommended to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritant foods, refrain from smoking and drinking, and consider timely medical treatment. After medication treatment, it's important to observe the effects and have regular check-ups. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor to avoid indiscriminate use.)

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What diet should someone with acute pharyngitis follow?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common ENT disease. Dietary recommendations mainly include light, soft, or semi-liquid foods, plenty of vegetables, and fruits. It’s advised to avoid spicy, irritant foods, allergenic foods, and excessively hard foods. Generally, patients with acute pharyngitis should visit an ENT department. Blood routine tests and laryngoscopy can be conducted to assess the specific condition of the disease. Treatment often includes the use of antibiotics to fight infection, and can be accompanied by nebulization. During the treatment process, regular check-ups are necessary to observe the recovery of the condition.

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Can acute pharyngitis be cured?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease with various clinical symptoms. The most common symptoms are sore throat, a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, and there may also be fever and dysphagia. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to perform routine blood tests and laryngoscopy to determine the extent and type of inflammation. Generally, the treatment outcome for acute pharyngitis is quite favorable. If it is caused by bacterial infection, antibiotics can be considered. If it is caused by viral infection, antiviral medications should be considered. Nebulization can also be used as an adjunct treatment. Most patients can recover within about a week of treatment. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)