How to treat an inflamed and swollen throat

Inflammation and swelling of the throat may be caused by acute pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis, acute epiglottitis, etc. Different treatments should be chosen according to different diseases, including: general treatment, medication, physical therapy, etc. 1. General treatment: patients should keep the living environment clean and moist, maintain healthy living habits, avoid exertion, exercise appropriately, and combine work and rest. Diet should be light and easy to digest, drink more water, quit smoking and drinking. 2. Drug treatment: such as compound borax solution, saline solution, potassium permanganate solution, dexamethasone sodium phosphate injection, compound chlorhexidine gargle solution, penicillin V potassium tablets, etc. 3. Physical therapy: In the drug treatment at the same time, can assist microwave, laser and other physical therapy to relieve the symptoms of sore throat. If you have a sore and inflamed throat, you should go to the hospital in time to see a doctor and get a clear explanation of the cause of the sore and then give targeted treatment. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid self-medication.