Patient's question:
A few years ago, after catching a cold, my throat has been a bit uncomfortable all year round, a bit red, and recently it's a bit itchy, accompanied by occasional coughing. Even though I drink a lot of water every day, I still feel very thirsty. Now I feel my lips are a bit dry too. Is it chronic pharyngitis? What kind of medicine should I take, and what should I pay attention to in daily life?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, it is caused by chronic pharyngitis. It is recommended that you go to a formal otolaryngology hospital for a detailed examination. Medication is only an auxiliary treatment for chronic pharyngitis; antibiotics are only needed if there is a bacterial infection, such as pus spots in the throat or symptoms like fever. The advanced "low-temperature plasma minimally invasive ablation technology" has achieved very good clinical results in the treatment of chronic pharyngitis. This therapy is painless, bloodless, and has a short treatment time, without affecting normal life, study, and work.Daily tips:
1. Strengthen disease prevention awareness. In the chronic phase, antimicrobial drugs are generally not needed. Don’t automatically use antibiotics just because you hear the word "inflammation."
2. Strictly avoid smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods.
3. Pay attention to nutrition.
4. Improve your work and living environment (the living space should be comfortably warm or cool), combined with the improvement of production equipment, to reduce dust and harmful gas irritation. Life and work should be carried out in a fresh air environment.
5. Maintain a regular daily routine, pay attention to balancing work and rest, and promptly treat various chronic diseases.
6. Properly control voice use. Improper voice use, excessive vocalization, or prolonged continuous speaking and singing are detrimental to the treatment of pharyngitis.
7. Pay attention to exercise.