Can prednisone acetate tablets treat pharyngitis?

Jul 24, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My throat hurts severely. My wife bought me prednisone acetate tablets—can prednisone acetate tablets treat pharyngitis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Prednisone acetate tablets can treat pharyngitis. Pharyngitis is commonly caused by excessive internal heat and inflammation; therefore, this medication is effective. As a glucocorticoid drug, prednisone acetate possesses anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, anti-shock, and immunosuppressive properties. In acute pharyngitis, marked mucosal hyperemia and swelling occur. Under a physician’s guidance, taking prednisone acetate tablets exerts potent anti-inflammatory effects, alleviates mucosal edema associated with acute pharyngitis, and gradually reduces inflammation in the pharyngeal region.