What to Eat for Pharyngitis? Doctors Provide Professional Recommendations
Disease description:
I have pharyngitis, and my throat feels very uncomfortable. I would like to know what foods would be helpful for my condition?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lu Cheng
You can drink more warm water, light tea, honey water, etc. Diet should be light and easy to digest. Avoid eating spicy, greasy, or irritating foods such as chili peppers, fried foods, alcohol, etc., as these foods may irritate the throat and worsen inflammation.
Increase intake of foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwifruit, and leafy green vegetables. Vitamin C helps boost immunity and promotes the repair of throat mucosa. Appropriately consume some foods that soothe the throat, such as pears, loquats, and lilies. Steamed or stewed foods are relatively mild and less likely to irritate the throat, such as steamed fish and lean meat porridge.
Avoid eating overly hot or cold foods to prevent additional irritation to the throat. At the same time, ensure adequate rest, avoid excessive voice use, maintain fresh indoor air, and quit smoking.
If symptoms of pharyngitis are severe or persist without relief, seek medical attention promptly and undergo treatment under a doctor's guidance, which may involve medication.
