How to treat pharyngitis effectively

The treatment of pharyngitis requires comprehensive consideration of the cause, severity of the condition, and individual differences. Generally, treatment methods include the following aspects: 1. **Medication therapy**: Selecting appropriate medications based on the condition. Antibiotics (e.g., amoxicillin, cephalosporins) are used for bacterial infections; antiviral drugs (e.g., ribavirin) are used for viral infections. Traditional Chinese medicine preparations (e.g., Lanqin Oral Liquid, Pudilan Xiaoyan Pian) have effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain. 2. **Non-pharmacological treatments**: Such as saltwater gargling, nebulizer inhalation, and acupoint massage, which help alleviate throat discomfort and promote resolution of inflammation. 3. **Improvement of lifestyle habits**: Quitting smoking and alcohol consumption, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, maintaining fresh indoor air, reducing inhalation of dust and harmful gases, and enhancing overall immune function. 4. **Surgical treatment**: For hypertrophic pharyngitis or cases accompanied by adenoid hypertrophy, when medication proves ineffective, surgical treatment may be considered.