What are the symptoms of acute pharyngitis?

Jul 16, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been experiencing difficulty swallowing lately and feel like coughing. My friend mentioned it might be pharyngitis. I would like to ask the doctor, what are the symptoms of acute pharyngitis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingli
The main symptoms of acute pharyngitis include: 1. Sore throat: Patients often experience significant pain in the throat, which worsens during swallowing. 2. Dryness and a burning sensation in the throat: Due to inflammation, the throat frequently feels dry and is accompanied by a burning sensation. 3. Cough and hoarseness: Some patients may develop a cough, and their voice may become hoarse. 4. Systemic symptoms: Such as fever, headache, general malaise, joint pain, and loss of appetite, indicating the inflammation has affected the whole body. Acute pharyngitis presents with various symptoms, but the primary ones are throat pain, dryness, burning sensation, and systemic symptoms. If related symptoms occur, prompt medical attention should be sought to receive timely and effective treatment.