Is chronic pharyngitis easy to cure?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 05, 2024
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Chronic pharyngitis currently primarily focuses on controlling and alleviating symptoms. Based on existing treatment methods and medical solutions, it cannot be completely cured. Treatment mainly involves oral medications, and can also include nebulization and dietary adjustments. Patients should avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming spicy irritants. Additionally, regular laryngoscopic examinations are necessary to check for other potential abnormalities in the throat. However, overall, the condition cannot be completely cured, but it is generally not very severe and does not significantly impact overall health and safety. Nevertheless, it is important to have regular follow-up visits to check for any other changes in the condition.

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How to completely cure chronic pharyngitis?

Chronic pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease and is part of chronic diseases. Although there are many treatment methods available at present, none can achieve a complete cure, and the condition tends to recur. Generally, the treatment of chronic pharyngitis begins with a laryngoscopic examination to assess the extent of the inflammatory response. Common treatments include oral traditional Chinese medicine, and nebulizer therapy can also be considered. The treatment cycle is usually about one to two weeks. After medication, regular follow-ups are necessary to observe recovery. At the same time, a light diet is required, and spicy and irritating foods should be avoided.

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Symptoms of chronic pharyngitis flare-ups

The symptoms of chronic pharyngitis mainly include the following points. The first is a foreign body sensation in the throat. This sensation in the throat is a subjective feeling of the patient, often most noticeable when swallowing saliva, that is, when the throat is otherwise empty. However, there is no significant obstruction when eating or drinking, which is a typical clinical feature and characteristic of chronic pharyngitis caused by a foreign body sensation in the throat. The second symptom is pain in the throat. When chronic pharyngitis is triggered by certain adverse stimuli, there can be a sensation of pain in the throat, as well as nausea. Many people with chronic pharyngitis experience nausea and vomiting, especially in the morning when brushing their teeth or upon waking, which stimulates movement in the throat.

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Causes of chronic pharyngitis

Chronic pharyngitis is a very common disease in otolaryngology, with many specific causes that are not singular. Its causes are mainly related to lifestyle habits, diet, and some secondary and primary diseases. Common causes include smoking, alcohol consumption, consumption of spicy and irritating food, staying up late, high psychological stress, and significant emotional fluctuations, all of which can lead to chronic pharyngitis. Another cause is secondary pharyngitis, which results from primary diseases such as chronic rhinitis and sinusitis. Due to the long-term backflow of nasal discharge, which flows back into the throat and irritates the mucous membrane, a chronic inflammatory response is produced. This is also a common cause of chronic pharyngitis. Furthermore, there is reflux pharyngitis, which is also a type of chronic pharyngitis. Some people have stomach diseases and reflux esophagitis, where long-term acid reflux leads to damage in the mucous membranes of the throat, causing chronic inflammation with symptoms such as a foreign body sensation, burning sensation, and throat dryness. Therefore, there are many causes of chronic pharyngitis, including both primary and secondary reasons. A specific diagnosis needs to be made by a doctor based on a thorough medical history and physical examination.

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Symptoms of chronic pharyngitis

Chronic pharyngitis is caused by a variety of reasons, leading to congestion, edema, and lymph follicle proliferation in the mucous membrane and submucosal tissue of the throat. Common causes include repeated inflammatory stimulation, intake of spicy foods, and local symptoms caused by gastric acid reflux. Patients may experience dryness, pain, itching, foreign body sensation, obstruction feeling, burning sensation, irritating dry cough, and hoarseness in the throat. In severe cases, there may even be blood in the sputum. During examination, swelling of the uvula and significant proliferation of lymph follicles can be found in areas such as the lateral pharyngeal wall, posterior pharyngeal wall, and the base of the tongue. In terms of treatment, patients need to first identify the cause, adopt a light diet, quit smoking and alcohol, exercise, avoid colds, and maintain a regular diet with post-meal physical activity for gradual improvement and to prevent recurrence.

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Does chronic pharyngitis cause nausea?

Chronic pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, with numerous clinical symptoms. The most common symptoms include sore throat and the sensation of a foreign body in the throat, as well as possible nausea and dry heaving, primarily due to chronic inflammatory reactions. In terms of treatment, laryngoscopy and routine blood tests can be conducted to assess the extent of inflammation. Generally, oral traditional Chinese medicine can be considered, and it is advisable to combine this with nebulization therapy. Diet should also be light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, as well as refraining from smoking and drinking alcohol. The general treatment period is about 1 to 2 weeks, with regular follow-ups needed to monitor effectiveness.