Acute pharyngitis is an inflammatory disease caused by the invasion of pathogenic microorganisms into the mucous membrane of the pharynx, submucosal tissues and lymphatic tissues. The disease can not be completely eliminated by a bowl of water, so the phrase “acute pharyngitis is most afraid of a bowl of water” is not true. For those who have mild symptoms or no systemic symptoms, the clinic often takes local gargle to treat, such as the use of cotrimoxazole gargle, furacilin gargle and other drugs to relieve the symptoms. For bacterial infection, ampicillin, cefaclor and other anti-infective treatment can be used. For those with sore throat and fever, ibuprofen and acetaminophen can be used for antipyretic and analgesic treatment. Those who suffer from acute pharyngitis can actively seek medical advice and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of medication and treatment.