How to take care of chronic pharyngitis?

Chronic pharyngitis usually recurs, such as when a cold occurs. Chronic pharyngitis usually causes coughing, hoarseness of voice, and dry and itchy throat. In addition to active treatment of chronic pharyngitis, you should also pay attention to the daily care of the throat and drink more warm water. Many patients do not know how to take care of the throat. How to take care of chronic pharyngitis? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. How to take care of chronic pharyngitis in daily life?

1. The initial symptoms are dryness and burning sensation in the throat; later, cough and hoarseness will occur; followed by pain and dryness in the throat, and even swallowing saliva will cause pain;

2. Systemic symptoms are not very obvious. The degree of manifestation varies depending on each person's age, immunity, and the degree of virus and bacteria infiltration. Sometimes there will be fever, headache, lack of energy, back pain, loss of appetite, and weakness in the limbs.

2. Symptoms of chronic pharyngitis

1. Common symptoms include: discomfort in the throat, dryness, itching, swelling, excessive secretions and burning pain, easy retching and nausea, a foreign body sensation in the throat, inability to cough up or swallow, frequent throat clearing, swallowing saliva, etc.

2. Manifestations of irritation during special periods: excessive talking, eating irritating foods, excessive physical fatigue, or changes in weather temperature will cause obvious aggravation of throat discomfort, pain, swelling, and itching.

3. Symptoms under external stimulation: After being exposed to cold, if you have not drunk water to moisten your throat for a long time, you will feel a sore throat. The burning and dry sensation will be more severe than usual. The dryness and itching will also cause bouts of coughing, spitting or runny nose.

3. Precautions for chronic pharyngitis

1. Avoid certain foods

If you have chronic pharyngitis, you must avoid certain foods, including smoking, drinking, and eating spicy, sour, and irritating foods. It doesn't mean that you are not allowed to touch these things at all. Who can avoid certain foods in the absolute sense? There is a saying that goes "know when to stop" and pay attention to quantity control. Often, this "degree" is difficult to grasp, so pay attention to it, know your own problems, and try not to make yourself unhappy.

2. Maintenance

When there is a problem, it must be dealt with. However, chronic pharyngitis is rather special and cannot be treated in a hurry. The existing inflammation, such as follicles, redness, swelling, congestion, etc., need to be slowly treated and recuperated. Since it is a maintenance measure, you certainly cannot take medicine for a long time. Generally, it is maintained by means of diet therapy and tea therapy. You can usually make some honeysuckle tea, monk fruit tea, Yinyue tea, etc. to moisten your throat. Try not to speak loudly.

3. Prevent aggravation

If it is foggy, dusty or you go to a public place with poor air circulation, you can wear a mask; when the temperature drops, remember to wear a mask and keep warm to avoid cold body and respiratory tract; try to stay away from secondhand smoke and smokers; eat less spicy food, smoke less or quit smoking, drink less or quit drinking, and eat more light and easily digestible food; strengthen physical exercise in your spare time, such as running, backward walking, etc.

4. Stay calm

Many people suffer from chronic pharyngitis. If it is well maintained, it generally will not cause other related problems such as otitis media, dry eyes, rhinitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, etc. Psychologically, there is no need to deliberately restrain the urge to clear the throat, spit, or occasionally feel an itchy throat. Give yourself more positive psychological hints when drinking tea or in your spare time. The throat likes warmth and moisture, so find ways to create an environment that the throat likes.