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Pharyngitis
Symptoms of pharyngitis and cough
Pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease with various clinical symptoms. Common symptoms include cough, phlegm, sore throat, and a foreign body sensation in the throat. A small number of patients may experience fever, swallowing obstruction, and difficulty breathing. Therefore, it is necessary to visit the otolaryngology department after the onset of symptoms. Routine blood tests and laryngoscopy can be performed to help determine the specific cause and severity of the condition. Targeted treatment can then be administered, generally considering oral medications and possibly complemented with nebulization therapy. Regular follow-ups are necessary during the treatment process to monitor the recovery of the condition.
Does pharyngitis cause a fever?
Pharyngitis generally involves fever symptoms in acute cases. Acute pharyngitis results from a lowered immune and resistance response, leading to viral or bacterial infections that cause both local symptoms in the throat and systemic symptoms. Patients may experience high fever, with body temperatures above 38°C (100.4°F), and severe throat pain, primarily during swallowing, leading to refusal to eat due to intense throat pain. Additionally, patients may feel a blockage or foreign body sensation in the throat. Upon examination with an electronic laryngoscope, the mucous membrane in the throat area can be seen as congested and swollen, especially around the soft palate and uvula. Pus-filled secretions may also be present on the posterior pharyngeal wall. Regarding treatment, if the patient's temperature exceeds 38°C, antipyretic medications are required; if below 38°C, wiping the body with warm water can be used. Anti-inflammatory treatment should also be administered based on symptoms, and recovery can generally be expected within a week. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician.)
Can you eat mangoes with pharyngitis?
Patients with pharyngitis can eat mangoes. The main causes of pharyngitis are often related to smoking, drinking alcohol, eating spicy and irritating food, and consuming icy cold drinks. Generally, fruits can be eaten. However, if a patient is allergic to mangoes, they should not eat them. Under normal circumstances, fruits that do not cause allergies can be consumed. For patients with pharyngitis, it is usually recommended to eat light vegetables and fruits, and to primarily have a semi-liquid diet. Additionally, in daily life, it is beneficial for the improvement of pharyngitis symptoms to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and reduce the consumption of spicy, irritating food and cold drinks.
The difference between acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis are relatively common otolaryngological diseases, with certain differences between them. First, in terms of the onset of the disease, chronic pharyngitis has a longer duration, generally more than three months, and is recurrent; whereas acute pharyngitis typically has a sudden onset and clinically usually lasts no more than a week. There are also differences in clinical symptoms. The main manifestations of acute pharyngitis are sudden throat pain and a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, and some patients may also develop a fever. In contrast, chronic pharyngitis typically presents with a sensation of a foreign body and pain in the throat, which are generally not very severe and do not lead to fever. The third point is the cause of the disease. Acute pharyngitis is generally caused by acute viral or bacterial infections, leading to congestion and swelling of the mucosa in the throat. Chronic pharyngitis, on the other hand, involves non-bacterial, non-viral inflammatory responses.
Symptoms of acute pharyngitis
Acute pharyngitis is caused by a Coxsackievirus infection following a decrease in the body's immunity and resistance, leading to symptoms in the throat as well as general body symptoms. Patients will experience sudden high fever, with body temperature above 38°C, dizziness, headache, severe throat pain, primarily pain during swallowing. Additionally, patients may also experience dry throat, itching throat, a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, a sense of obstruction, a burning sensation, and irritative cough. The condition generally occurs in autumn and is more common in children. For treatment, patients should first go to the hospital for an examination using an electronic laryngoscope and complete a blood count test. If diagnosed with pharyngitis, symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment should be administered. As it is generally a viral infection, symptomatic antiviral treatment can be effective. Additionally, nebulized inhalation is used to alleviate local congestion and edema. A light diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, generally leads to gradual recovery within about a week.
The difference between acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis
The differentiation between acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis mainly involves the following aspects: First, the onset duration. Generally, acute pharyngitis has a short onset, often sudden, and typically lasts about a week; whereas chronic pharyngitis tends to have a longer duration of illness, possibly involving repeated episodes, usually lasting from one to three months or more. Second, in terms of clinical symptoms, acute pharyngitis usually presents sudden onset of throat pain, which can be relatively severe; chronic pharyngitis may involve pain, but it is generally milder and recurrent, fluctuating, with some patients experiencing a sensation of a foreign body or itchiness in the throat. Third, it can be diagnosed through laryngoscopic examination.
Symptoms of acute pharyngitis
The symptoms of acute pharyngitis are multifaceted. Initially, the onset of the disease is quite sudden. The main symptoms start with dryness, heat, and liver pain, which is the most common description by patients. Furthermore, there is a sensation of a foreign object in the throat, leading to exacerbated pain when coughing. This pain is particularly noticeable during swallowing, making it difficult to even eat or swallow saliva. Additionally, this pain can radiate to the sides, commonly causing ear pain when chewing or eating, resulting in both throat and ear pain. Systemic symptoms can resemble those of a cold, such as mild fever, high body temperature, headache, loss of appetite, and general weakness.
How to completely cure chronic pharyngitis?
Chronic pharyngitis currently cannot be completely cured. Generally, the approach is to control symptoms, alleviate the condition, and improve clinical manifestations. With the existing medical methods, whether it is Chinese medicine or Western medicine, the focus is on control, as current measures cannot achieve a complete cure. Chronic pharyngitis is primarily caused by chronic inflammation in the throat area. This disease is a relatively common chronic illness, and the nature of the disease determines its recurrent nature, which may also be accompanied by fluctuations in clinical symptoms. Overall, the treatment mainly involves oral medications, supplemented by nebulization. Lifestyle and dietary adjustments are also necessary. It is a common disease and does not pose a significant risk to overall health. Regular follow-up with laryngoscope examinations generally allows for control and stabilization of the condition.
Symptoms of Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic pharyngitis is a very common disease in otolaryngology, and the symptoms described by patients at the time of consultation are also diverse. The most common symptoms include dry throat, sore throat, and a foreign body sensation in the throat. Many people describe that they can neither cough it out nor swallow it down. Others say there is a feeling of obstruction when swallowing. This sensation of obstruction when swallowing refers to the feeling of blockage when simply swallowing saliva, but there is no problem with eating or drinking water, which is also called a feeling of obstruction during dry swallowing. Some people also experience notable pain, especially during acute episodes of chronic pharyngitis. Additionally, some experience nausea or retching while brushing their teeth in the morning, among other symptoms. Furthermore, pharyngitis often accompanies other primary diseases or symptoms, such as post-nasal drip, vomiting white sticky phlegm, and some people experiencing snoring during sleep, all of which are direct or indirect symptoms of pharyngitis.
How to treat pharyngitis in children?
Pediatric pharyngitis can generally be caused by viral or bacterial infections. In cases where a viral infection is suspected, antiviral medications can be taken orally, and some traditional Chinese medicines that reduce throat swelling, clear heat, and detoxify can also be used; there are many varieties. If a bacterial infection is suspected, antibiotics such as cefuroxime and cefaclor should be used. It is also important to monitor body temperature and provide timely fever reduction treatment if fever is present. Medication must be administered under the guidance of a doctor.