What to do for dry cough due to pharyngitis

When experiencing symptoms of pharyngitis with dry cough, comprehensive treatment measures should be adopted. Medication is key: according to a doctor's advice, traditional Chinese medicines such as Herba Houttuyniae lozenges or Lanqin oral liquid, or Western medicines such as Huasupian (iodine zinc lozenges), amoxicillin, or montelukast sodium tablets may be used to relieve inflammation and dry cough. Dietary therapy can also serve as an effective complementary approach—drinking juices such as water chestnut and radish juice or tremella and glehnia egg drink, consuming more fresh vegetables and fruits, and avoiding spicy, irritating, raw, or cold foods. Lifestyle adjustments are equally important, including quitting smoking, limiting alcohol intake, maintaining indoor humidity, engaging in moderate exercise, and keeping regular作息 (daily routines), all of which help enhance immune function and promote recovery from pharyngitis. If symptoms persist or worsen, prompt medical consultation is recommended to avoid delaying treatment.