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The article was professionally consulted with Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Van Thai - Ear, Nose Throat Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.Chronic nasopharyngitis is a common medical condition today, with symptoms of acute pharyngitis but lasting for more than 1 week, recurring many times and causing significant impacts on the health and life of children. People.
1. Definition of chronic nasopharyngitis
Chronic nasopharyngitis is a case where the mucous membranes, lymphatic organs or mucous glands in the nasopharynx are overblown, prolonged and repeated edema causes respiratory damage to the body. The pharynx is the intersection between the gastrointestinal tract and the airways, so this is one of the favorable environments for pathogens to invade and develop, especially respiratory pathogens.The common cause of chronic nasopharyngitis is an acute infection of the nose and throat that is not thoroughly treated, repeated many times leading to pathology. Specifically, conditions such as rhinosinusitis, tonsillitis, oral infections, ... have caused mucus secretion to flow down the throat, causing pharyngitis, leading to chronic nasopharyngitis for a long time. Or the occurrence of nasal polyps, allergic rhinitis, crooked septum, nasopharyngeal tumor ... causing patients to have a habit of breathing through their mouths, followed by a series of pathogens from the outside environment. or the air entering is not warmed, humidified also causes disease.
Some other causes can be mentioned that is environmental pollution, especially emissions from industry or kitchen smoke, which also cause chronic nasopharyngitis. People who have a habit of smoking, using a lot of alcohol, eating spicy food, too hot, too cold, spicy food, allergic... are also likely to get sick. The disease is common in adults, and in some cases, chronic nasopharyngitis can also occur in children.
Typical symptoms of chronic nasopharyngitis: sore throat, itching, entanglement in the throat, repeated sputum production, cough... For patients with chronic nasopharyngitis caused by sinusitis, rhinitis allergy ... often manifests as nasal congestion, breathing through the mouth causes cold air and bacteria such as pneumococcus, streptococcus, staphylococcus..., viruses to enter the body to develop and cause The disease leads to bad breath. Factors from the external environment such as dust, smoke, pollen, mold, chemicals with scent ... also stimulate the respiratory tract causing reactions such as cough, runny nose, stuffy nose.
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2. Management of chronic nasopharyngitis
To effectively treat chronic nasopharyngitis, it is necessary to clearly identify the cause of the disease, which can be bacteria, viruses, fungi... in order to apply the right treatment regimen. The method of medical treatment is usually the use of anti-inflammatory drugs, expectorants, and cough suppressants to relieve symptoms in patients. In addition, pain relievers, antibiotics, and vasoconstrictor sprays can also be used to help the patient recover completely. If the disease is severe and has caused dangerous complications such as pneumonia, chronic laryngitis - tracheobronchitis, etc., surgery may be required in some necessary cases.Because chronic nasopharyngitis is a debilitating disease of the human body and nerves, especially when the weather changes, the disease will get worse and recur. In particular, if the patient has a history of sinusitis, ear infection, allergic rhinitis, it is necessary to treat it seriously, thoroughly, and follow the instructions and advice of the doctor for the treatment to be effective. most optimal. If you do not strictly follow the treatment regimen prescribed by your doctor, but you stop taking the drug when your symptoms are somewhat relieved, the recurrence will occur and the medical condition will become worse. .
In addition to the drugs the doctor has prescribed, the patient can add foods containing a lot of vitamin C to improve the body's resistance, prevent the development and attack of pathogens. chronic sinusitis.
Daily hygiene of the nose and throat with physiological saline solution, warm water ... is an important factor in the prevention of chronic nasopharyngitis and recurrence of the disease.
Always keep the body temperature at a stable level, avoid letting the body get cold because this is a favorable condition for pathogenic bacteria to grow.
If there are symptoms of nasopharyngitis, allergic rhinitis, it is necessary to immediately go to reputable medical centers to be examined, diagnosed and treated as soon as possible, avoiding the risk of progression to chronic nasopharyngitis. .
In daily life, it is also necessary to have a healthy, scientific diet, not to eat foods that are too hot or too cold, spicy, do not use alcohol, do not smoke. .. Maintaining a regular exercise and sports regimen suitable for your own health also helps to repel diseases.
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Vinmec International General Hospital examines and treats common nasopharyngitis diseases, head and neck tumors, congenital malformations of the ear, nose and throat area with the most optimal internal and surgical methods for patients, both children and adults.
BSCK II Nguyen Van Thai was formerly a Doctor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the Department of Otolaryngology - Hue Central Hospital with more than 17 years of treatment experience, especially in the field of Head and Neck Surgery. Currently, he is an Otolaryngologist at the Inter-Specialist Clinic of the Department of Medical Examination and Internal Medicine, Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.
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