Tips to prevent chronic pharyngitis in summer

During the dog days of summer, when the temperature is the hottest, people are more and more likely to suffer from chronic pharyngitis, especially those who have been in a closed and stuffy environment for a long time. They often experience symptoms such as dry mouth, sore throat, and dry heaving when brushing their teeth in the morning. These are all signs of pharyngitis. Bad habits such as staying up late for a long time, frequent social engagements, smoking and drinking, taking antibiotics when the throat hurts, etc. are all factors that induce pharyngitis. So, how to prevent pharyngitis and stay away from the troubles of pharyngitis? Please see the expert's medical records and prevention tips.

1. Three major bad habits induce pharyngitis

One of the evils: staying up late for a long time

Ms. Li has been suffering from chronic pharyngitis for two years. She usually dares not speak loudly. Chronic pharyngitis recurs frequently and in severe cases causes headaches and other discomfort symptoms. It turns out that Ms. Li is a typical "night owl". She often goes to bed after 1 or 2 o'clock. Even if it is not for work, she will still surf the Internet until very late. Staying up late, smoking, staying in an air-conditioned room for a long time, etc. can all lead to recurrence of tonsillitis and pharyngitis. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that staying up late damages yin, insufficient yin fluid, poor sleep and decreased immunity are the main culprits for pharyngitis that cannot be cured for a long time.

The second evil: eating spicy food, smoking and drinking

Mr. Wei looked haggard and had dry coughs from time to time. The reason was that in the past month, Singles' Day, Christmas and New Year's Day came one after another, and he had to attend social gatherings almost every two or three days. My body has been in a state of overdraft for days. When I woke up, I felt a sore throat. It turned out that my chronic pharyngitis had recurred.

Excessive heat, excessive cold, or spicy food, or a heavy drink of liquor or strong tea will cause the pharyngeal mucosa to be frequently congested, increasing the burden on the throat and making it difficult to eliminate the inflammation. Pharyngeal diseases are closely related to overall health. The most basic condition for preventing pharyngitis is to pay attention to regular life. In terms of diet, you should pay attention to eating more fruits and vegetables containing vitamin C, as well as things rich in collagen and elastin. You may drink a glass of light salt water after rinsing your mouth to prevent bacterial infection.

Evil 3: Abuse of antibiotics

Teacher Wang is no stranger to antibiotics. She has seen many doctors for her long-term throat pain, but her condition has not improved. She often feels nausea, mouth ulcers and other symptoms. "Nowadays, it costs hundreds of dollars to go to the hospital. Since chronic pharyngitis is an inflammation, we just buy some antibiotics to treat it." In fact, this is a common misunderstanding. Chronic pharyngitis is not necessarily caused by bacterial infection.

Doctors point out that except for pharyngitis caused by bacteria, the use of antibiotics is generally not recommended. The abuse of antibiotics may lead to the imbalance of normal flora in the throat and cause double infection. Chronic pharyngitis cannot be effectively cured, but instead leads to a decrease in the body's immunity. If the patient experiences symptoms such as dry mouth, foreign body sensation, itching, burning sensation, hoarseness, etc. for a long time, he should go to a regular hospital for a throat examination. Long-term abuse of antibiotics is not good for the human body.

2. Three things to prevent chronic pharyngitis

1. Keep exercising

You should have a regular daily life, combine work and rest, and develop good habits of physical exercise, such as jogging, Tai Chi, swimming, etc., to keep the body's metabolism active. Doing more outdoor activities, breathing fresh air, basking in the sun, taking cold showers and rubbing the body regularly can make people energetic, enhance their adaptability to cold and heat, and improve their resistance.

2. Prevent colds

Colds and flu are one of the main causes of acute pharyngitis and acute attacks of chronic pharyngitis, and the incidence rate is very high. Therefore, you should pay attention to the changes in weather conditions, add or remove clothes at any time, and do not go to cold places, or be exposed to wind or take a cold shower immediately after sweating during activities. Turn off the fan and avoid drafts when sleeping. During the cold season, try to avoid going to public places to avoid cross-infection. You can take some Chinese herbal medicines to prevent colds, such as Guanzhong, Yinhua decoction, Isatis root granules, etc.

3. Regular life

Nowadays, people's pace of life is accelerated, interpersonal relationships are complicated, they are often in a state of fatigue and mental tension, and have fewer opportunities to participate in physical exercise. Many people lack sufficient sleep and rest, or go to bed late and get up late, disrupting their normal life patterns. Others are unhappy all day long for various reasons, which weakens their body's resistance to disease and makes them vulnerable to external pathogenic factors, causing chronic pharyngitis to linger and worsen.