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.