Can I eat eggs with acute pharyngitis?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on April 21, 2025
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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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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.

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Can I eat biscuits with acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the pharynx, clinically characterized by soreness in the throat and sometimes symptoms such as chills and fever. Examination can reveal acute congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa, and the mucosa may also be edematous. Theoretically, it is permissible to eat biscuits during acute pharyngitis, as there are no specific contraindications. However, biscuits are generally dry and can be difficult to swallow because of the soreness in the throat during acute pharyngitis. If one must eat biscuits, they can be chewed thoroughly or dipped in water, and there are no absolute contraindications. It is important for patients with acute pharyngitis to maintain a light diet and drink plenty of water, but eating biscuits is allowable.

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Does acute pharyngitis recur easily?

Relatively easy. Acute pharyngitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the pharyngeal mucosa, and acute pharyngitis can also be part of an upper respiratory tract infection. Clinically, the main manifestations of acute pharyngitis are pain in the throat, and severe cases may exhibit symptoms like chills and fever. We can observe that the mucous membrane of the throat is highly congested, and there may even be purulent secretions. After treating acute pharyngitis clinically, it is relatively easy for it to recur. This is because our usual diet of spicy and irritating foods, or foods that are too cold or too hot, can adversely stimulate the mucous membrane of the throat. At the same time, if we are prone to catching colds, the cold itself will affect the mucous membrane of the pharynx, thus making acute pharyngitis clinically prone to recurrence.

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Can I eat biscuits with acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common ENT disease with various clinical symptoms. The more common symptoms include sore throat, foreign body sensation, fever, and swallowing obstruction. Regarding diet, it is generally advised to eat fewer biscuits, as biscuits are quite dry and may exacerbate the condition of pharyngitis. It is recommended to consume more vegetables and fruits, focusing on a light, soft, or semi-liquid diet. Medication treatment should also be considered. If the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, antibiotics may be considered. If it is caused by a viral infection, antiviral medications should be considered. Nebulization therapy is also recommended, and typically, the treatment period is about one week. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can you smoke with acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the pharyngeal mucosa, submucosal tissue, and local lymphatic tissue. Initially, it is a viral infection or a mixed infection of viruses and bacteria; in later stages, when secondary infections occur, it may entirely turn into a bacterial infection. During acute pharyngitis, there is pain in the pharyngeal region, and the pharyngeal mucosa becomes congested and swollen. We must advise patients not to smoke as it further irritates and exacerbates the congestion and swelling of the pharyngeal mucosa, worsening the condition of acute pharyngitis. Smoking can even cause the infection in the pharynx to spread to the lower airways, leading to tracheitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia; therefore, smoking should be avoided during acute pharyngitis.