What medicine is used for acute pharyngitis?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on November 23, 2024
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Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, with numerous clinical symptoms. The more common ones include sore throat and the sensation of a foreign body in the throat; some patients may also develop a fever. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to conduct some indirect laryngoscopy and routine blood tests to determine the specific cause and severity of the condition. If it is caused by an acute bacterial infection, the use of antibiotics should be considered, commonly cephalosporins or penicillins. If it is due to a viral infection, antiviral medications should be considered, and glucocorticoid medications can also be used in nebulization treatment. During the treatment process, regular follow-up visits are required to observe the effects of the treatment. (Medication should be administered under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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What medicine is used for acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, with numerous clinical symptoms. The more common ones include sore throat and the sensation of a foreign body in the throat; some patients may also develop a fever. In terms of treatment, it is first necessary to conduct some indirect laryngoscopy and routine blood tests to determine the specific cause and severity of the condition. If it is caused by an acute bacterial infection, the use of antibiotics should be considered, commonly cephalosporins or penicillins. If it is due to a viral infection, antiviral medications should be considered, and glucocorticoid medications can also be used in nebulization treatment. During the treatment process, regular follow-up visits are required to observe the effects of the treatment. (Medication should be administered under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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How many days does acute pharyngitis take to get better?

Acute pharyngitis generally begins to improve after about a week. Acute pharyngitis is a condition of the throat caused by viral or bacterial infection due to lowered immunity and resistance. Patients may experience sudden high fever with temperature above 38.5°C, severe throat pain predominately during swallowing. Additionally, symptoms such as dry throat, itchy throat, and a sensation of a foreign body in the throat may occur. Upon examination, swollen and congested soft palate and uvula can be observed, with dot-like pus plugs found on the surface and yellow secretions on the posterior pharyngeal wall. In terms of treatment, patients first need to undergo routine blood tests. If there is an increase in white blood cells, symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment with oral antibiotics is required. If lymphocytes are elevated, symptomatic antiviral treatment is needed, along with nebulization inhalation and a light diet. The condition generally begins to improve gradually after a week. (Note: The use of medication should be carried out under the guidance of a professional physician.)

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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 bananas be eaten with acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, mainly caused by acute bacterial or viral infections. Regarding diet, bananas can be eaten. Bananas are a common fruit and do not have direct side effects on acute pharyngitis, nor do they affect the treatment outcome of acute pharyngitis. There is also no interaction with medications used to treat acute pharyngitis, so it is safe to eat bananas normally. However, it is recommended to maintain a light diet, avoid spicy and irritant foods, refrain from smoking and drinking, and consider timely medical treatment. After medication treatment, it's important to observe the effects and have regular check-ups. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor to avoid indiscriminate use.)

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Is acute pharyngitis contagious?

Acute pharyngitis can be contagious. Generally, it can spread through the respiratory or digestive systems. If the patient shows symptoms of fever and throat pain, isolation is required. Typically, isolation lasts for 3-5 days. Acute pharyngitis is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, leading to symptoms in the throat as well as systemic symptoms. The patient may experience sudden high fever, with body temperature above 38°C, and severe throat pain. Other symptoms include dry throat, sore throat, itchy throat, sensation of a foreign body in the throat, and a feeling of obstruction. During an examination with an electronic laryngoscope, the mucous membranes in the throat may be found to be congested and significantly swollen, with pus-like secretions present on the posterior pharyngeal wall. For treatment, an examination using an electronic laryngoscope and a routine blood test are first required. If there is an increase in white blood cells, symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment and oral antibiotics are needed. If lymphocytes are elevated, symptomatic antiviral treatment is required, and recovery can generally occur within about a week. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)