What is the matter with a sore throat and phlegm in the throat?
Ms. Li, 46 years old, recently encountered this situation, not only sore throat, but also always had phlegm in her throat, which was always uncomfortable if she did not cough it up, and it was very uncomfortable to cough up.
In order to find out the cause, Ms. Li came to Guiyang Mingren Ear, Nose and Throat Hospital. After a detailed inquiry into Ms. Li's condition and relevant auxiliary examinations, the doctor found that Ms. Li had pharyngitis.
Subsequently, the doctor took special treatment for Ms. Li, and after 1 day, Ms. Li felt that her throat was much better, her throat was no longer sore, and her phlegm was reduced.
So, in daily life, as long as the throat is sore and coughing up phlegm, must it be pharyngitis?
Mingren ear, nose and throat experts said that sore throat and phlegm may be caused by pharyngitis. It is mostly induced by acute upper respiratory tract infection, or it may be caused by the stimulation of inflammatory secretions of the upper respiratory tract, and various discomforts in the throat, such as sore throat, phlegm, or pharyngeal burning sensation, foreign body sensation, etc., will be found to be chronic congestion of the pharyngeal mucosa and lymphatic follicular hyperplasia of the posterior pharyngeal wall.
In addition, a sore throat and phlegm may also be caused by chronic or acute tonsillitis. It is mainly caused by bacterial infection, mostly induced in the case of decreased immunity, patients will have sore throat, cough, phlegm, examination will find tonsil congestion, swelling, severe patients will have purulent discharge.
Therefore, if you want to determine the specific cause, it is recommended that you go to the otolaryngology department of a regular hospital for a detailed examination and diagnosis by a professional doctor. Through professional examination and diagnosis, your doctor can determine the type, severity and potential causes of your ear, nose and throat disease, so that you can develop a personalized treatment plan.
How is pharyngitis treated?
Eat a light diet and quit smoking and drinking. Do not eat spicy and irritating foods to avoid aggravating the condition.
For the treatment of pharyngitis, Mingren otolaryngology experts recommend Jesse cold ion temperature control therapy, which does not require surgery and has little pain.
In the process of treatment, the endoscopic navigation and positioning system is used to comprehensively and quickly heal the diseased tissues under painless anesthesia, promote the regeneration of fresh mucosa, and restore the smooth, ruddy and flat mucosa of the posterior pharyngeal wall, so as to achieve the purpose of treating the lesions.
It only takes about 20 minutes for a treatment, no surgery, less bleeding, safe and painless, and is suitable for patients who are afraid of pain.
Mingren otolaryngology experts warmly suggest:
The treatment of pharyngitis requires time and patience, and during the treatment process, it is necessary to follow the doctor's instructions and maintain good living habits and environment in order to better alleviate the symptoms of pharyngitis and eventually achieve recovery. At the same time, if your symptoms persist or worsen, you should seek medical attention in time for a follow-up so that the doctor can adjust the treatment plan.