Does chronic pharyngitis cause bad breath?

Written by Xu Qing Tian
Otolaryngology
Updated on September 29, 2024
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Chronic pharyngitis is a common and frequent disease in otolaryngology. The main symptoms of chronic pharyngitis include dry throat, itchy throat, foreign body sensation in the throat, and sore throat. Some patients may also experience bad breath, which is mainly caused by the proliferation of bacteria in the mouth. In treating chronic pharyngitis, the primary approach is to address the cause. For example, if the patient frequently smokes, drinks alcohol, or consumes spicy, stimulating foods and cold drinks, it is necessary to avoid such habits. Additionally, rinsing the mouth with saline can help maintain oral hygiene. Furthermore, regular exercise is recommended to enhance the patient's physical condition to resist chronic pharyngitis and reduce its occurrence.

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Does chronic pharyngitis cause bad breath?

Chronic pharyngitis is a common and frequent disease in otolaryngology. The main symptoms of chronic pharyngitis include dry throat, itchy throat, foreign body sensation in the throat, and sore throat. Some patients may also experience bad breath, which is mainly caused by the proliferation of bacteria in the mouth. In treating chronic pharyngitis, the primary approach is to address the cause. For example, if the patient frequently smokes, drinks alcohol, or consumes spicy, stimulating foods and cold drinks, it is necessary to avoid such habits. Additionally, rinsing the mouth with saline can help maintain oral hygiene. Furthermore, regular exercise is recommended to enhance the patient's physical condition to resist chronic pharyngitis and reduce its occurrence.

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Written by Zhang Jun
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Causes of Chronic Pharyngitis Flare-ups

Chronic pharyngitis has many causes, and common clinical causes include the following: First, it is caused by repeated inflammatory stimulation, commonly seen with acute pharyngitis and acute tonsillitis; second, it is due to long-term spicy diet stimulation, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and acid reflux stimulation. The acid liquid and vapors from reflux can irritate the mucosa of the throat, causing congestion, edema, and proliferation of lymphatic follicles in the mucosal lining. This leads to symptoms such as dry throat, sore throat, itchy throat, a foreign body sensation in the throat, a sensation of obstruction, and a burning sensation. Therefore, in treatment, patients first need to exercise, avoid colds, avoid inflammatory invasions, and at the same time, they need a light diet, to quit smoking and drinking, avoid spicy and irritating foods, regulate gastrointestinal function, and avoid acid reflux to gradually improve and prevent recurrent episodes.

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How to alleviate chronic pharyngitis

Chronic pharyngitis is a manifestation of excessive internal heat. Therefore, we should avoid eating spicy and stimulating foods, drink more water, gargle with light saltwater, and can hold it in the mouth for five to six minutes before spitting it out. Pay attention to oral hygiene, avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and staying up late. Consuming bitter melon, mustard greens, white radish, or drinking teas made from kuding tea, chrysanthemum, and banlangen can help alleviate chronic pharyngitis. If these measures do not improve symptoms, under the guidance of a doctor or pharmacist, taking some heat-clearing and detoxifying Chinese patent medicines orally can also achieve relief and treatment.

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Does chronic pharyngitis cause nausea?

Chronic pharyngitis is a relatively common otolaryngological disease, with numerous clinical symptoms. The most common symptoms include sore throat and the sensation of a foreign body in the throat, as well as possible nausea and dry heaving, primarily due to chronic inflammatory reactions. In terms of treatment, laryngoscopy and routine blood tests can be conducted to assess the extent of inflammation. Generally, oral traditional Chinese medicine can be considered, and it is advisable to combine this with nebulization therapy. Diet should also be light, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, as well as refraining from smoking and drinking alcohol. The general treatment period is about 1 to 2 weeks, with regular follow-ups needed to monitor effectiveness.

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Symptoms of chronic pharyngitis

Chronic pharyngitis is a diffuse chronic inflammation of the mucous membrane, submucosal layer, and lymphatic tissues mainly seen in adults. Its primary symptoms include a foreign body sensation in the throat, itchiness, a sensation of heat, dryness, and potentially pain during swallowing. Thick secretions often adhere to the throat wall, causing patients to experience frequent irritative coughing and a nauseous feeling upon waking in the morning. Sometimes, there may be no phlegm or only granular secretions coughed up. In the case of atrophic pharyngitis, there might be foul-smelling scabs. Clinically, it is advised to avoid spicy and irritating foods, and not to smoke or drink alcohol, etc.