Cervical lymphadenitis is categorized into acute cervical lymphadenitis and chronic cervical lymphadenitis, with the former having a recovery time ranging from 5 days to 2 weeks, while the chronic form may last for months. In the acute stage of cervical lymphadenitis, recovery is usually 5 to 7 days with aggressive medication, but without medication it may take up to 2 weeks to recover. Chronic cases can last from several weeks to several months, and the longest period of time can be up to about half a year. However, if there are recurrent acute cases, we should look for the lesion and take targeted treatment. Cervical lymphadenitis is common in children, the specific time to get better varies from person to person and from treatment to treatment, should follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment. Patients are advised not to eat spicy and stimulating food, drink more water, eat more fruits, regular review, and consult the doctor if they feel unwell.