Does acute pharyngitis require rest?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on February 15, 2025
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Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) disease, primarily caused by acute bacterial infection. After the onset, it is crucial to ensure rest as overexertion can exacerbate the severity of acute pharyngitis and may also affect the treatment outcome. In terms of pharmacotherapy, oral medications are commonly used, and can be combined with nebulizer therapy. During the treatment process, regular follow-ups and observation of the treatment effects are necessary. However, a small portion of patients with severe conditions may not respond well to oral medications, necessitating consideration of infusion therapy. The treatment period is generally around one week.

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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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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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Is acute pharyngitis contagious?

Acute pharyngitis can be contagious. Generally, it can spread through the respiratory or digestive systems. If the patient shows symptoms of fever and throat pain, isolation is required. Typically, isolation lasts for 3-5 days. Acute pharyngitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, leading to symptoms in the throat as well as systemic symptoms. The patient may experience sudden high fever, with body temperature above 38°C, and severe throat pain. Other symptoms include dry throat, sore throat, itchy throat, sensation of a foreign body in the throat, and a feeling of obstruction. During an examination with an electronic laryngoscope, the mucous membranes in the throat may be found to be congested and significantly swollen, with pus-like secretions present on the posterior pharyngeal wall. For treatment, an examination using an electronic laryngoscope and a routine blood test are first required. If there is an increase in white blood cells, symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment and oral antibiotics are needed. If lymphocytes are elevated, symptomatic antiviral treatment is required, and recovery can generally occur within about a week. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional 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 to do about acute pharyngitis in infants?

If it is said that a baby develops acute pharyngitis, this condition requires a visit to the pediatrician for a routine blood test to check the severity of the condition in the throat. Timely examination combined with the doctor's clinical experience generally helps to judge the severity of the condition. In terms of treatment, most patients can choose oral medications and nebulization therapy. During the treatment process, regular follow-ups are needed to observe the effects of the treatment. However, some patients may have more severe conditions and may need to consider hospitalization. The treatment period is generally around one week, during which fluctuations in the condition may occur.