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What should a patient with red eye disease do about a sore throat?

Feb 02, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Shuai
Introduction
In general, sore throat in patients with red eye disease may be related to dry air, allergic reactions, colds, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, or other causes, and targeted treatments can be applied. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a hospital. Dry air may cause dryness and irritation of the throat's mucous membrane, making it more susceptible to damage, which could lead to sore throat.

In general, sore throat in patients with conjunctivitis (commonly known as "pink eye") may be related to dry air, allergic reactions, the common cold, pharyngitis, or tonsillitis, among other causes. Targeted treatments can be applied accordingly. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a hospital. Specific details are as follows:

1. Dry Air

Dry air may cause dryness and irritation of the throat's mucous membrane, making it prone to injury, which could lead to sore throat. In addition to sore throat, symptoms may include thirst, dry cough, and itching in the throat. Drinking more water to stay hydrated or using a humidifier to increase indoor humidity may help.

2. Allergic Reaction

Allergens such as pollen, dust mites, and animal dander may trigger an overreaction of the immune system, causing inflammation and swelling of throat tissues, leading to sore throat. This may be accompanied by other allergy symptoms such as tearing, itchy eyes, sneezing, nasal congestion, and headache. Medications such as promethazine hydrochloride tablets, ketotifen fumarate capsules, or cetirizine hydrochloride tablets may be used under a doctor’s guidance.

3. Common Cold

The common cold is usually caused by viruses, including rhinovirus and adenovirus, which can infect the respiratory mucosa and lead to sore throat, sneezing, nasal congestion, cough, fever, and other symptoms. Antiviral oral solution, Lianhua Qingwen capsules, or Ganmaoling granules may be used under medical advice for treatment.

4. Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis refers to inflammation of the mucous membranes of the throat, which may be caused by viral or bacterial infections. Symptoms often include cough, fever, sore throat, and difficulty swallowing. It is recommended to follow medical advice and use medications such as erythromycin tablets, penicillin V potassium tablets, or amoxicillin tablets to relieve symptoms.

5. Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis is an infection and inflammation of the tonsil tissue, characterized by swollen, red tonsils that may have pus spots, along with symptoms such as fever, headache, and sore throat. Treatment may include compound Honeysuckle granules, roxithromycin tablets, or cefalexin dry suspension under a doctor’s direction.

During illness, patients should maintain a light diet and get adequate rest to support recovery.

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