Is acute pharyngitis prone to recurrence?

Written by Xu Qing Tian
Otolaryngology
Updated on March 18, 2025
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Acute pharyngitis is a disease prone to recurrence and is very common in otolaryngology. The causes are mainly associated with the patient's long-term habits of smoking, drinking alcohol, exposure to colds, and consumption of spicy and irritating food, as well as cold drinks. Patients with acute pharyngitis may experience symptoms such as dry throat, itchy throat, sore throat, and a foreign body sensation in the throat during an episode. For patients with acute pharyngitis, it is important to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming spicy and irritating food in daily life to prevent recurrent symptoms. Additionally, rinsing with salt water can be beneficial in reducing inflammation and congestion of the mucous membranes in the throat.

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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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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 should I do about a dry cough from acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a common disease in the field of otolaryngology, with many patients experiencing symptoms such as dry cough, foreign body sensation in the throat, sore throat, coughing, and phlegm. Upon the onset of these symptoms, it is first recommended to use appropriate oral or intravenous antibiotics for anti-inflammatory symptomatic treatment to alleviate congestion and edema of the pharyngeal mucosa. Additionally, honeysuckle, wild chrysanthemum, Sterculia lychnophora (fat sea), or drinking water infused with pomelo and ginseng can be very effective in treating dry cough caused by pharyngitis. In daily life, it is also important to avoid smoking and alcohol, spicy and irritating foods, and cold drinks to keep the pharyngitis under control.

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Which part to massage for acute pharyngitis?

Massage for acute pharyngitis, generally speaking, is not particularly effective, so it is not recommended in this regard. Acute pharyngitis is mainly due to acute bacterial or viral infections, leading to inflammation. The common clinical symptoms include sudden throat pain, swelling, and a foreign body sensation. If it is more severe, there may also be difficulty breathing. In such cases, it is first recommended to visit an ENT department to examine the extent of inflammation in the throat and conduct a routine blood test. If the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, the use of antibiotics should be considered; if it is due to a viral infection, antiviral drugs should be considered. At the same time, it is recommended to use nebulization and take oral proprietary Chinese medicines for adjunct therapy.

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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.)