Does pharyngitis have phlegm?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on November 18, 2024
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Pharyngitis presents with a variety of symptoms. Some patients may experience phlegm, along with coughing, sore throat, and a foreign body sensation in the throat. Some may also have difficulty swallowing, fever, and difficulty breathing. There is significant individual variation in specific clinical symptoms. After onset, it is advisable to visit an otolaryngologist. Routine blood tests and laryngoscopy can be performed to help initially determine the specific cause and extent of the condition. Most patients can consider oral medication treatment, and can also combine this with nebulization. During the treatment process, regular follow-up examinations are needed to observe the treatment effects. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can you eat mangoes with pharyngitis?

Pharyngitis is a relatively common ENT disease. Generally, patients with pharyngitis can eat mangoes, but they should not consume them if they have a mango allergy. Overall, mangoes do not have direct irritants, do not adversely affect the condition of pharyngitis, and do not impact the treatment's effectiveness. Most patients can normally consume fruits. Additionally, it is recommended to eat a lighter diet, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking alcohol. With timely medical treatment, most patients' conditions will gradually improve, but it is currently difficult to completely cure and may recur.

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What to drink for pharyngitis

Pharyngitis can usually be prevented and treated with honeysuckle tea or monk fruit tea, with good results. Generally, pharyngitis is caused by repeated acute inflammation, long-term intake of spicy foods, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and acidic irritation leading to congestion, edema, and lymph follicle proliferation in the pharyngeal mucosa and submucosal tissues. Symptoms include dry throat, sore throat, itchy throat, foreign body sensation in the throat, obstruction sensation, burning sensation, irritative cough, hoarseness, and difficulty swallowing. Severe cases may also lead to blood in the sputum. Upon examination, noticeable congestion and edema of the pharyngeal mucosa can be found, particularly in the uvula and soft palate. Lymph follicle proliferation can be seen on the posterior pharyngeal wall and pharyngeal recesses, with significant congestion in both vocal cords, though they may not close completely. For treatment, patients should first undergo symptomatic anti-inflammatory treatment. Oral administration of cephalosporin antibiotics has been found to be effective, and it should be combined with nebulized inhalation. Improvement is generally seen within about a week. (The use of medication should be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Does pharyngitis have phlegm?

Pharyngitis presents with a variety of symptoms. Some patients may experience phlegm, along with coughing, sore throat, and a foreign body sensation in the throat. Some may also have difficulty swallowing, fever, and difficulty breathing. There is significant individual variation in specific clinical symptoms. After onset, it is advisable to visit an otolaryngologist. Routine blood tests and laryngoscopy can be performed to help initially determine the specific cause and extent of the condition. Most patients can consider oral medication treatment, and can also combine this with nebulization. During the treatment process, regular follow-up examinations are needed to observe the treatment effects. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)

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Can pharyngitis not be cured?

There are many treatment methods for pharyngitis, but it is still difficult to cure completely and may recur frequently. After the onset, it is recommended to visit an otolaryngology clinic where you can have routine blood tests and laryngoscopic examinations, which help to preliminarily determine the severity of the condition. Generally, oral medication can be considered, along with nebulization therapy. During treatment, regular follow-up is necessary to monitor the effects. Most patients will gradually improve with timely medication. In terms of diet, it should be light; avoid spicy and irritative foods, smoking, and drinking alcohol. (Specific medications should be taken under the guidance of a physician.)

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How long does acute pharyngitis take to heal on its own?

Acute pharyngitis usually heals on its own in about 10 days under normal circumstances. Acute pharyngitis is caused by viral or bacterial infection following weakened immunity and resistance. Symptoms include sudden onset of high fever with temperatures above 38.5°C, severe throat pain, hoarse voice, and a barking cough. In severe cases, the patient may experience suffocation and even death. Acute pharyngitis is more common in children, whose throat mucosa is relatively loose, making it especially prone to swelling during inflammatory infections. In treatment, the patient first needs a routine blood test. If there is an increase in white blood cells, it suggests a bacterial infection, and oral antibiotics are required. If lymphocytes are increased, it indicates a viral infection, and the patient can be treated with oral ribavirin granules, which are effective. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)