What to do if you have a cold throat

The causes of cold throat are different, patients should be treated according to the cause, according to the different causes to choose the appropriate treatment such as general care or medication, the causes may be physiological factors such as cold air stimulation as well as improper diet, chronic pharyngitis and so on. 1. Physiological factors: cold air stimulation, into the throat will cause a cold situation, or eat cold food will cause a cold feeling in the throat. This situation generally does not require treatment, daily attention to avoid inhaling cold air or eating cold food, can return to normal. 2. Chronic pharyngitis: Chronic pharyngitis, there can be abnormal sensations in the throat. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to take drugs such as compound iodine glycerin, silver nitrate solution or weak protein silver solution coated pharynx to relieve symptoms. If it is caused by gastroesophageal reflux can be treated with oral medications such as ranitidine and cisaprideol. If the symptom of cold throat persists without relief, it is important to have a timely consultation to avoid delaying the condition. This symptom should be diagnosed by a specialist and treated with standardized medication.