Question
Several years ago, after a cold, my throat has often felt uncomfortable, sometimes red and swollen, and recently, it has also been itchy. Occasionally, I cough and still feel thirsty even though I drink a lot of water every day. Now, my lips are also feeling dry. Could this be a symptom of chronic pharyngitis? What medication should I take, and what daily precautions should I be aware of?
Answer
Based on your description, you may have chronic pharyngitis. It is recommended that you visit a regular otorhinolaryngology specialist hospital for a detailed examination. Medication treatment for chronic pharyngitis is only auxiliary, unless there is a bacterial infection, such as purulent spots in the throat or fever and other symptoms, when antibiotics may be necessary. The current “low-temperature plasma micro-disruption technology” has achieved good clinical effects in the treatment of chronic pharyngitis. This technology is painless, bloodless, with a short treatment time, and does not affect normal daily life, study, or work. Daily precautions include: 1. Strengthen your awareness of disease prevention; during the chronic stage, do not use antibacterial drugs, and do not use antibiotics just because of the word “inflammation”. 2. Prohibit smoking, drinking alcohol, and eating spicy food. 3. Pay attention to nutrition intake. 4. Improve your work and living environment; reduce dust and harmful gas stimulation and live and work in fresh air. 5. Maintain regular lifestyle habits; treat chronic diseases in a timely manner. 6. Control voice use appropriately; avoid overuse of the voice. 7. Pay attention to exercise and training.