How to cure chronic pharyngitis

　　Chronic pharyngitis is an "old problem" that many people have experienced: dry and itchy throat, foreign body sensation, always wanting to clear the throat, and often accompanied by retching in the morning. It does not come as violently as a cold, but lingers like a shadow, seriously affecting the quality of life. Because the disease has a long course and is easy to relapse, many people mistakenly believe that there is no cure. In fact, although chronic pharyngitis is difficult to completely eradicate, through scientific management, symptoms can be relieved and controlled for a long time, and even clinical cure can be achieved. So, how to deal with chronic pharyngitis?

How to cure chronic pharyngitis

　　Strictly speaking, it is difficult to cure chronic pharyngitis, but through comprehensive treatment and long-term conditioning, it is possible to achieve a "clinical cure" state in which symptoms disappear and do not relapse. The key is to identify the cause and persist in conditioning, rather than relying on short-term medication.

　　1. Symptomatic treatment with drugs

　　Follow the doctor's advice and take Chinese patent medicines to clear and soothe the throat, such as pharyngitis tablets, Pudilan oral liquid, etc., to relieve the symptoms of dry throat and sore throat.； If there is a bacterial infection, antibiotics can be used for a short period of time ； Take local lozenges, mint tablets, or throat sprays directly on the affected area to quickly relieve discomfort and avoid long-term self-medication.

　　2. Local physical therapy

　　It can be treated through aerosol inhalation, which converts the drug into tiny particles and inhales it directly into the throat to moisten the mucous membrane and reduce inflammation.； Laser, low-temperature plasma and other treatments can also be performed under the guidance of a doctor to improve lymphoid follicle hyperplasia in the throat. It is suitable for patients with more severe symptoms and requires postoperative care.

　　3. Cause-specific treatment

　　Actively treat primary diseases such as rhinitis, sinusitis, and gastroesophageal reflux to prevent secretions from irritating the throat； If it is caused by allergies, you need to stay away from allergens and take anti-allergic drugs ； People who overuse their voices for a long time need to reduce their voice use and conduct voice training if necessary to reduce the recurrence of chronic pharyngitis from the root cause.

Causes of chronic pharyngitis

　　1. Induced by long-term local stimulation

　　Long-term smoking, drinking, and eating spicy and hot food will continue to irritate the throat mucosa and cause mucosal congestion and edema.； Frequent excessive use of the throat (such as teachers, salespeople) or inhalation of dust or harmful gases can also damage the throat mucosal barrier. Repeated stimulation can lead to chronic inflammation and symptoms such as dry throat and foreign body sensation.

　　2. Spread of disease in adjacent organs

　　In patients with rhinitis and sinusitis, inflammatory secretions flow back into the throat, which will continue to irritate the mucous membranes.； In gastroesophageal reflux, gastric acid reflux burns the throat and destroys the mucosal defense function. ； Inflammations such as tonsillitis and periodontitis may also spread to the throat, and long-term repeated stimulation can induce chronic pharyngitis, which is easily accompanied by symptoms of the original disease.

　　3. Influence of systemic and environmental factors

　　When the body's resistance is reduced (such as staying up late, overworked, unbalanced nutrition), the throat's defense ability is weakened and it is vulnerable to pathogens.； Being in a dry or cold environment for a long time, or people with allergies being exposed to pollen, dust mites and other allergens, can cause dryness and sensitivity of the throat mucosa, and induce repeated episodes of chronic inflammation.

Daily care for chronic pharyngitis

　　1. Dietary conditioning to protect the throat

　　The diet should be light and easy to digest. Eat more foods that moisten the lungs and promote body fluids, such as pears, white fungus, and winter melon.； Avoid spicy, fried, hot food, tobacco and alcohol irritation to reduce throat mucosal damage ； Drink plenty of water, no less than 1500 ml of water per day. You can drink honey water in moderation to keep your throat moist.

　　2. Improve living habits

　　Ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late, and enhance body resistance； Reduce excessive use of your voice, avoid speaking loudly and talking for long periods of time ； Rinse your mouth with light salt water after meals to clean the remaining food in the throat, reduce the growth of bacteria, develop good hygiene habits, and help repair the throat mucosa.

　　3. Optimize environmental protection

　　Avoid being in a dry, dusty or irritating gas environment for a long time. Use a humidifier indoors to maintain the humidity at 50%-60%.； Wear a mask when going out to block dust, allergens and cold air irritation ； Open windows regularly for ventilation to maintain indoor air circulation and reduce the causes of throat discomfort.

　　Chronic pharyngitis is not a "minor problem", nor can it be cured by "taking a few pills". Its control requires a two-pronged approach of "treatment + conditioning". As long as they adhere to good living habits and actively treat related diseases, the vast majority of patients can get rid of their discomfort and return to normal life. Remember: the “radical cure” for pharyngitis lies in daily persistence and scientific management.