Question
I had a cold, cough, and fever, and I slept poorly at night. By the third day, I started to feel better, but after taking some throat medicine for pharyngitis, it didn’t work. I went to the hospital and got some medication, including ambroxol hydrochloride and cetirizine hydrochloride, but it still didn’t help. My throat feels uncomfortable with a foreign body sensation, and it’s very difficult to cough; I have to cough with force to get anything out. My throat is painful, and I keep sneezing with a runny nose. My voice has become hoarse for two days.
Answer
Based on your described symptoms, the possibility of acute pharyngitis is relatively high. This may be due to catching a cold from the cold, decreased body resistance, bacterial infection, or irritation from nasal discharge. It is recommended to use amoxicillin, throat-clearing lozenges, and other medications under the guidance of a doctor. Pay attention to personal hygiene, maintain a comfortable mood, drink plenty of water, avoid eating extremely cold, greasy, spicy or irritating foods, pay attention to voice hygiene, avoid various physical and chemical stimuli, and quit smoking. Wishing you a healthy recovery.