Recovery after surgery for pharyngeal cysts usually occurs in about 1-2 weeks. In case of secondary infection, the recovery time will be prolonged appropriately, usually within one month. Pharyngeal cysts are cysts that appear in 2 parts of the oropharynx and laryngopharynx. Most advocate surgical resection, intralaryngeal type smaller, can be endoscopic CO₂ laser excision or laryngeal slit resection; for larger intralaryngeal, extralaryngeal and mixed type, take the external cervical path, stripping the cysts, ligature excision. Those with respiratory distress should immediately puncture the cyst or perform tracheotomy. If there is complication of infection, with or without laryngeal obstruction, in addition to giving effective antibiotics, close observation should be made to prepare for tracheotomy; if a pus cyst is formed, it is advisable to incise the cyst to drain the pus first, and resection should be given after the infection is controlled. When the patient has secondary pharyngeal infection after surgery, or systemic immunity decline, secondary acute upper respiratory tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection, etc., may aggravate the postoperative trauma injury, which leads to prolonged recovery, need to take measures to control the infection and other problems in order to recover, generally can be recovered within one month. Throat cysts need to pay attention to rest after surgery, avoid spicy and stimulating food, it is advisable to eat softer, liquid food; pay attention to oral hygiene and cleanliness; avoid coughing hard to cause throat irritation. This will help the recovery after surgery. If there is any discomfort after surgery, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for active treatment, so as to avoid delaying the condition.