Does acute pharyngitis require rest?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on February 15, 2025
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Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) disease, primarily caused by acute bacterial infection. After the onset, it is crucial to ensure rest as overexertion can exacerbate the severity of acute pharyngitis and may also affect the treatment outcome. In terms of pharmacotherapy, oral medications are commonly used, and can be combined with nebulizer therapy. During the treatment process, regular follow-ups and observation of the treatment effects are necessary. However, a small portion of patients with severe conditions may not respond well to oral medications, necessitating consideration of infusion therapy. The treatment period is generally around one week.

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Can you smoke with acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is an acute inflammatory disease of the pharyngeal mucosa, submucosal tissue, and local lymphatic tissue. Initially, it is a viral infection or a mixed infection of viruses and bacteria; in later stages, when secondary infections occur, it may entirely turn into a bacterial infection. During acute pharyngitis, there is pain in the pharyngeal region, and the pharyngeal mucosa becomes congested and swollen. We must advise patients not to smoke as it further irritates and exacerbates the congestion and swelling of the pharyngeal mucosa, worsening the condition of acute pharyngitis. Smoking can even cause the infection in the pharynx to spread to the lower airways, leading to tracheitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia; therefore, smoking should be avoided during acute pharyngitis.

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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 chicken with acute pharyngitis?

Patients with acute pharyngitis can eat chicken, as it is a common type of meat and does not have direct side effects on the condition of acute pharyngitis, nor does it affect the treatment outcome. It also does not directly interfere with the medications used for treating acute pharyngitis. However, merely controlling diet does not significantly affect the treatment of acute pharyngitis; it requires combination with oral medications. Currently, antibiotics are commonly used, and can be combined with nebulizer therapy. During the treatment process, it is necessary to regularly review and observe the treatment effects. Most patients will gradually improve with timely treatment. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Is nebulization useful for acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngologic disease, mainly caused by acute viral or bacterial infections that lead to inflammation. Nebulization could be considered as it is a commonly used treatment method, which helps alleviate throat pain and reduce congestion and edema of the pharyngeal mucosa, and also aids in recovery from the illness. However, oral medication is usually necessary in conjunction with nebulization. If it's a bacterial infection, antibiotics should be considered, and if it's a viral infection, antiviral medications should be used. Some patients might also combine oral traditional Chinese medicine for comprehensive treatment. The general treatment period is about a week, and regular follow-up is needed to monitor recovery. (Specific medication use should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What should I do about a dry cough from acute pharyngitis?

Acute pharyngitis is a common disease in the field of otolaryngology, with many patients experiencing symptoms such as dry cough, foreign body sensation in the throat, sore throat, coughing, and phlegm. Upon the onset of these symptoms, it is first recommended to use appropriate oral or intravenous antibiotics for anti-inflammatory symptomatic treatment to alleviate congestion and edema of the pharyngeal mucosa. Additionally, honeysuckle, wild chrysanthemum, Sterculia lychnophora (fat sea), or drinking water infused with pomelo and ginseng can be very effective in treating dry cough caused by pharyngitis. In daily life, it is also important to avoid smoking and alcohol, spicy and irritating foods, and cold drinks to keep the pharyngitis under control.