What department should I go to for acute pharyngitis?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on February 25, 2025
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Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common ENT disease, so it is recommended to consult an ENT department. Acute pharyngitis is generally caused by acute bacterial infection and inflammation. There are many clinical symptoms, with the most common being sore throat and a foreign body sensation in the throat. If the inflammatory response is severe, it may also cause fever, swallowing obstruction, and breathing difficulties. In terms of treatment, it is mainly based on antibiotics to fight the infection. Oral traditional Chinese medicine can also be considered in combination with nebulization therapy. The treatment period is generally about a week. After medication, regular follow-ups are needed to observe the recovery of the condition. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Does acute pharyngitis cause a fever?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease with various clinical symptoms. Some patients may experience fever, throat pain, foreign body sensation in the throat, burning sensation, swallowing obstruction, and irregular breathing. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to conduct routine blood tests and laryngoscopy to assess the extent and severity of inflammation. Generally, medication treatment is considered, commonly using antibiotics. This can be combined with traditional Chinese medicine and nebulization therapy. The treatment period is usually about one week, and after medication, regular follow-up checks are required to observe the effects. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can I eat bayberry if I have acute pharyngitis?

Patients with acute pharyngitis can eat bayberries. Acute pharyngitis is caused by acute bacterial infection and inflammation. In terms of diet, it is generally safe to eat conventional fruits, but do not consume spicy and irritating food or food that easily causes allergies. Most patients will gradually improve through dietary adjustments and medication. However, during the treatment process, regular check-ups are necessary. Blood routine tests and indirect laryngoscopy can help assess the severity of the condition and the effectiveness of the medication. Overall, most patients need to consider using antibiotics and can also combine this with nebulizer treatment. With timely treatment, the condition will gradually improve.

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What is the fastest treatment for acute pharyngitis?

The treatment of acute pharyngitis mainly involves medication. First, the degree of the inflammatory response should be assessed. It is recommended to visit an otolaryngology specialist and perform an indirect laryngoscopy, as well as routine blood tests and inflammatory response protein tests, as these examinations can preliminarily determine the extent of inflammation. In terms of treatment, acute pharyngitis is generally caused by bacterial infection; oral antibiotics are usually the first choice for anti-infection treatment. Additionally, nebulization and traditional Chinese medicine can be considered for supplementary treatment. It is also necessary to follow a light diet, and avoid smoking and drinking alcohol. With medication treatment, a re-evaluation is typically done after about three days to observe the recovery situation. The overall treatment period is approximately one week, but if the inflammatory response is particularly severe, it may be necessary to extend the treatment duration. (Note: Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What department should I go to for acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common ENT disease, so it is recommended to consult an ENT department. Acute pharyngitis is generally caused by acute bacterial infection and inflammation. There are many clinical symptoms, with the most common being sore throat and a foreign body sensation in the throat. If the inflammatory response is severe, it may also cause fever, swallowing obstruction, and breathing difficulties. In terms of treatment, it is mainly based on antibiotics to fight the infection. Oral traditional Chinese medicine can also be considered in combination with nebulization therapy. The treatment period is generally about a week. After medication, regular follow-ups are needed to observe the recovery of the condition. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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How to treat acute pharyngitis symptoms?

The treatment of acute pharyngitis symptoms primarily involves topical medication, systemic medication, and general measures. First, topical treatments mainly include traditional Chinese medicine lozenges, or medications delivered by nebulization, or various mouthwashes, etc. These topical medications mainly provide quick relief from symptoms such as dry throat, sore throat, and throat heat. As for systemic medications, these generally involve the use of antibiotics or antiviral drugs. Doctors will choose different treatments based on their assessment of the condition and what factors they believe have caused the acute pharyngitis. General measures include bed rest, drinking plenty of water, consuming easily digestible food, and avoiding spicy, irritating foods as well as environments with tobacco and alcohol.