Chronic pharyngitis is persistent, easy to recur

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The article is professionally consulted by Master, Doctor Nguyen Huy Nhat - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Chronic pharyngitis comes from prolonged acute pharyngitis, affecting eating and daily activities. If there is no appropriate treatment for pharyngitis, it will lead to chronic, persistent sore throat, easy to relapse, make the body tired, work less efficiently and significantly affect daily activities.

1. What is chronic pharyngitis?

Chronic pharyngitis is an inflammation of the throat that occurs over and over again. This condition can be the result of many different conditions, including dangerous infections.
Chronic pharyngitis comes from prolonged acute pharyngitis, affecting eating, resting and daily activities. If there is no appropriate treatment for pharyngitis, it will lead to chronic pharyngitis. Unlike a common sore throat, which subsides within a few days, chronic pharyngitis can last for more than three to four weeks.
Common signs of chronic pharyngitis in patients are:
Fever Cough Difficulty swallowing Hoarseness Headache Headache Discomfort or pain in the throat Itchy feeling in the throat Feeling like a foreign object in the throat

2. Causes of chronic pharyngitis

Allergic forms: The cause of chronic pharyngitis. Common allergens are food, pet dander, dust, pollen, etc. You are especially susceptible to chronic sore throat if you are allergic to something you breathe in (pollen, dust, water). flowers, mold...). Postnasal drip syndrome: Postnasal drip occurs when excess mucus drains from the sinuses into the back of the throat, causing the throat to become dry and painful. This condition can be triggered by changing weather, medications, spicy foods, deviated nasal septum, allergies, dry air... Mouth breathing : Frequent mouth breathing, Especially when sleeping, it is very easy to lead to chronic sore throat. At that time, the sore throat usually appears in the morning and subsides during the day when you drink more water. Gastroesophageal Reflux: Gastroesophageal reflux disease or acid reflux is a condition that occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) becomes weak and cannot close tightly, causing stomach contents to subsequently will travel back into the esophagus. Sometimes gastroesophageal reflux can lead to a sore throat. Tonsillitis : If you have a sore throat that persists and there is no way to relieve it, it is most likely caused by tonsillitis. Usually, tonsillitis is diagnosed in children, but you can still get tonsillitis at other ages. Tonsillitis is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. Mononucleosis: Caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Although the disease can last up to 2 months, in many cases, the disease is not serious. Patients with mononucleosis may experience a sore throat that persists throughout the course of the infection. Gonorrhea: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. A gonorrhea infection in the throat can still occur from unprotected oral sex. Air Pollution Peritonsillar Abscess: A peritonsillar abscess is a serious bacterial infection in the tonsils that can cause a persistent, severe sore throat.

3. How to cure chronic sore throat

The use of drugs for chronic pharyngitis is aimed at inhibiting the development of related diseases that are the cause of the disease. The doctor will prescribe the appropriate treatment depending on the severity of the disease. Doctors will usually prescribe some of the drugs below to treat chronic pharyngitis with antibiotics according to each cause. Combination of simultaneous treatment of diseases that are the causative agents of the disease.
Patients with chronic pharyngitis should not subjectively buy oral medication because it can lead to drug resistance or drug resistance. Chronic pharyngitis is difficult to cure completely, but some ways below can help limit the recurrence of the disease.
Drink plenty of water: When you have a sore throat, you should find ways to add plenty of water to keep your throat moist. Water is also essential to help eliminate bacteria in the throat. Cold filtered water is best for health and helps you get rid of a lingering sore throat. You can also carry a water bottle near your bed so that the first thing you do when you wake up is drink water. Nasopharyngeal steam: When steaming the nose and throat, you can use leaves containing essential oils such as eucalyptus leaves, lemongrass leaves, mint, lemon leaves, perilla leaves, guava leaves, marjoram leaves... You just It is necessary to put the leaves in the pot, fill with water, close the lid, bring to a boil and then steam for about 10-15 minutes to disinfect the nose-throat area and reduce discomfort. Gargle with salt water: Salt water helps kill bacteria, and also brings more white blood cells to the infected area. If you have a talkative job and have a sore throat, gargling with salt water will soothe your vocal cords so you can quickly regain your voice. After rinsing your mouth with salt water, remember to rinse your mouth with clean water to avoid changing the pH environment in your mouth. Sore throat lozenges: Sore throat lozenges help stimulate saliva production, increase moisture retention to help prevent the throat area from drying out. In the composition of most throat lozenges, there are ingredients that help strengthen your immune system such as vitamin C, pectin, zinc... Drink hot tea: Hot tea has antiseptic and soothing effects. throat. If you add a little honey or ginger, it will strengthen the resistance, help relieve sore throat effectively. However, it is especially important to note that you should only drink moderately warm tea to prevent inflammation from getting worse. Need to clean teeth, mouth and throat daily such as brushing teeth, gargling with dilute salt water. Change the brush periodically. When there are diseases of the teeth, mouth, sinuses, nose, etc., it should be treated definitively to avoid the existence and spread of pathogens into the oropharynx and oral and oropharyngeal hygiene, also to open the airways, for easier, smoother breathing. It is recommended to wear a mask when going out to avoid dust because there are countless disease-causing microorganisms in the dust, in addition, wearing a mask also has many other effects such as limiting the inhalation of polluted air when passing through an unsafe air area. clean. People who often have sore throats should not drink too cold water or ice, especially in summer or in refreshments such as cold beer, chilled beverage... Keep the body warm Schedule a reasonable rest Duy maintain a nutritious diet Do not stand near people who are sick Do not share cups, spoons, chopsticks... Chronic sore throat affects health, interferes with daily activities and is also very difficult. treatment. You should go to the doctor soon for a diagnosis as soon as there are abnormal signs in the throat area. When the doctor examines the patient and determines that he or she has a sore throat, it should be treated seriously and according to the right regimen.
Antibiotics prescribed by doctors, patients need to take the right dose, at the right time. Do not self-medicate to treat even symptoms, especially antibiotics, to avoid drug-resistant (drug-resistant) bacteria that make future episodes of sore throat very difficult to treat. In addition, pay attention to the habits in daily life to proactively prevent chronic pharyngitis early.
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Doctor Nguyen Huy Nhat has many years of experience in the field of respiratory disease treatment at Hue Central Hospital, Hoan My General Hospital, .. before being a doctor of General Internal Medicine Department of General Hospital. Vinmec Danang International.
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