How to treat symptoms of acute pharyngitis?

Written by Yao Jun
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Updated on May 02, 2025
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Acute pharyngitis is a common disease in otolaryngology. The main symptoms of acute pharyngitis include sore throat, fever, cough, expectoration, and in severe cases, there may be coarse breathing, among other symptoms. It can be caused by bacterial infections, viral infections, as well as physical and chemical factors in the environment, and stimulation from dust.

In such cases, if the body temperature rises above 39°C, it is necessary to reduce the fever. If there is throat pain and coughing, then antibiotics should be taken for treatment, along with some Chinese patent medicines that clear heat and detoxify, and gargling with salt water to maintain oral cleanliness.

(The use of medications should be 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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What are the symptoms of acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common ENT (ear, nose, and throat) disease with a variety of clinical symptoms. The most common symptoms include sore throat, a foreign body sensation in the throat, and fever. Some patients may experience swallowing obstruction and breathing difficulties, and there is considerable individual variability in specific symptoms. Generally, it is recommended to conduct a laryngoscopy and complete blood count to determine the specific degree and type of the inflammatory response. In terms of treatment, oral medication is primarily used, which can be supplemented with nebulization. If the inflammatory response is particularly severe and oral medication is ineffective, intravenous therapy may need to be considered.

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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.

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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.)