What are the symptoms of acute pharyngitis?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on April 11, 2025
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Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common ENT (ear, nose, and throat) disease with a variety of clinical symptoms. The most common symptoms include sore throat, a foreign body sensation in the throat, and fever. Some patients may experience swallowing obstruction and breathing difficulties, and there is considerable individual variability in specific symptoms. Generally, it is recommended to conduct a laryngoscopy and complete blood count to determine the specific degree and type of the inflammatory response. In terms of treatment, oral medication is primarily used, which can be supplemented with nebulization. If the inflammatory response is particularly severe and oral medication is ineffective, intravenous therapy may need to be considered.

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Does acute pharyngitis cause a fever?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease with various clinical symptoms. Some patients may experience fever, throat pain, foreign body sensation in the throat, burning sensation, swallowing obstruction, and irregular breathing. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to conduct routine blood tests and laryngoscopy to assess the extent and severity of inflammation. Generally, medication treatment is considered, commonly using antibiotics. This can be combined with traditional Chinese medicine and nebulization therapy. The treatment period is usually about one week, and after medication, regular follow-up checks are required to observe the effects. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can I eat bayberry if I have acute pharyngitis?

Patients with acute pharyngitis can eat bayberries. Acute pharyngitis is caused by acute bacterial infection and inflammation. In terms of diet, it is generally safe to eat conventional fruits, but do not consume spicy and irritating food or food that easily causes allergies. Most patients will gradually improve through dietary adjustments and medication. However, during the treatment process, regular check-ups are necessary. Blood routine tests and indirect laryngoscopy can help assess the severity of the condition and the effectiveness of the medication. Overall, most patients need to consider using antibiotics and can also combine this with nebulizer treatment. With timely treatment, the condition will gradually improve.

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Which department should I go to for acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngologic disease, thus it is recommended to consult an otolaryngologist. It is mainly caused by acute bacterial or viral infections leading to inflammation. There are numerous clinical symptoms, with the most common being sore throat, foreign body sensation in the throat, and it may also cause fever, swallowing obstruction, and breathing difficulties. In terms of treatment, after visiting the otolaryngology department, an initial diagnosis can generally be made based on routine blood tests and indirect laryngoscopy to assess the specific cause and severity of the condition. Treatment usually involves oral medication, and nebulization therapy may also be considered. The treatment period is typically about one week. After medication, regular follow-up checks are necessary to observe the effects. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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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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Is acute pharyngitis prone to recurrence?

Acute pharyngitis is a disease prone to recurrence and is very common in otolaryngology. The causes are mainly associated with the patient's long-term habits of smoking, drinking alcohol, exposure to colds, and consumption of spicy and irritating food, as well as cold drinks. Patients with acute pharyngitis may experience symptoms such as dry throat, itchy throat, sore throat, and a foreign body sensation in the throat during an episode. For patients with acute pharyngitis, it is important to avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and consuming spicy and irritating food in daily life to prevent recurrent symptoms. Additionally, rinsing with salt water can be beneficial in reducing inflammation and congestion of the mucous membranes in the throat.