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What illness could cause long-term sore throat in women?

Nov 28, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lu Cheng
Introduction
Infection of the larynx by Mycobacterium tuberculosis leads to laryngeal tuberculosis, causing sore throat, hoarseness, cough, and sputum production. In severe cases, systemic symptoms such as low-grade fever, night sweats, and fatigue may also occur. Anti-tuberculosis treatment with isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules, and pyrazinamide tablets should be administered under strict medical supervision.

Generally, long-term sore throat in women may be caused by excessive voice use, environmental irritation, chronic pharyngitis, laryngopharyngeal reflux, or laryngeal tuberculosis. If symptoms of sore throat persist or worsen, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation and treatment at a hospital. Specific causes are analyzed as follows:

1. Excessive voice use: Prolonged loud speaking, singing, or shouting can lead to overfatigue of the laryngeal muscles and frequent friction of the vocal cords, resulting in sore throat. Reducing voice use and allowing adequate rest for the larynx can help; drinking warm water appropriately to soothe the throat and avoiding spicy or irritating foods is also recommended.

2. Environmental irritation: Long-term exposure to dry air, dusty environments, or areas with irritating odors can irritate the laryngeal mucosa, making sore throat more likely. It is advisable to avoid such environments when possible, maintain indoor humidity (e.g., using a humidifier), and wear a mask when outdoors.

3. Chronic pharyngitis: Chronic inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa and lymphoid tissues leads to persistent inflammatory stimulation of the pharynx, causing long-lasting throat pain, often accompanied by symptoms such as dryness, itching, or a foreign body sensation in the throat. After professional diagnosis, medications such as cydiodine tablets, menthol lozenges, or watermelon frost throat tablets may be used as directed.

4. Laryngopharyngeal reflux: Reflux of gastric contents into the pharynx exposes the mucosa to gastric acid and other digestive juices, causing throat pain, frequently associated with symptoms like acid regurgitation, heartburn, and belching. Under medical guidance, proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole enteric-coated capsules, lansoprazole enteric-coated tablets, or pantoprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets should be prescribed to suppress gastric acid secretion.

5. Laryngeal tuberculosis: Infection of the larynx by Mycobacterium tuberculosis causes laryngeal tuberculosis, leading to sore throat along with hoarseness, cough, and sputum production. Severe cases may present systemic symptoms such as low-grade fever, night sweats, and fatigue. Anti-tuberculosis therapy with isoniazid tablets, rifampicin capsules, and pyrazinamide tablets must be strictly administered under a physician's supervision.

In daily life, maintaining healthy habits—including regular作息, balanced diet, moderate exercise, and enhanced immunity—is essential. Regular laryngeal examinations are also recommended for early detection and prompt treatment.

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