Pharyngitis (pharyngitis) is a non-specific inflammation of the pharynx, a collective term for inflammation of the pharynx caused by various microbial infections, which can exist alone or in conjunction with rhinitis, tonsillitis and laryngitis, or as a precursor to certain diseases. Effective prevention and treatment is an important part of human health. Many of my friends complain to me that in winter they have sore throat, sore throat, can’t swallow food, have an inexplicable feeling of nausea when they brush their teeth in the morning, want to vomit but can’t throw up anything. Other people have cold-like symptoms for a long time, so they are confused and nervous, and they feel like they have a bone in their throat every day. Although pharyngitis is not a serious illness, it has a high incidence. According to statistics, 60-70% of Chinese people suffer from different degrees of pharyngitis, and the incidence of chronic pharyngitis can be as high as 30-50%. The reason for the high incidence of pharyngitis is related to the special structure of the pharynx and the resistance of the human body, but also very closely related to personal habits. Without this knowledge, pharyngitis simply cannot be cured. The pharynx is the first line of defense for the human body. It is not only the entrance to the whistle and esophagus, but also the main traffic route for blood and oxygen supply to the body. There are many endocrine glands and lymph glands stationed near the nasopharynx, which form the front line of the body’s immune system, fighting against exogenous invaders (bacteria, viruses, toxic gases). In addition, the pharynx is also a battlefield, when exogenous enemies invade, various glands as well as local lymphocytes come forward and fight a local defense battle to prevent bacteria and viruses from penetrating further into the body. The result appears as sore throat, redness and swelling of tonsils, and hyperplasia of lymphatic follicles in the posterior pharyngeal wall. Our surrounding environment (the level of air pollution, fumes from home frying, cold air) and our own immune function or resistance can affect the degree of motivation, duration and success or failure results of this battle. Therefore, the key to how to prevent or control pharyngitis is to grasp the following links: 1. The core of reducing local irritation is to maintain oral hygiene Do brush your teeth in the morning and evening, and rinse your mouth before and after meals, preferably with light salt water, which can play a role in sterilization. It should be noted that some young people will eat snacks, late night snacks, especially barbecue food, and after the meal and did not promptly brush your teeth, rinse your mouth and fall asleep, when the food residue residue capriciously left in the teeth and mouth, the consequences can be imagined …… 2, avoid the stimulation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx Various fumes (polluted air, household fumes, cold air, cigarettes and second-hand smoke ….) The spicy, greasy and irritating foods such as hot pot, barbecue, spicy hot and sour noodles are the root cause of pharyngitis attacks or long lasting treatment. I especially recommend that those patients who often pharyngitis attacks, winter when you go out must wear a mask, in addition to reducing bacterial infection, the most important it can avoid the cool wind and harmful gas stimulation of the pharynx, reduce the pharyngeal glands and lymphatic system is stimulated and local inflammatory reaction. 3, improve their own immunity The key is not to take any tonic, but to develop good habits. Work to combine work and rest, do not stay up late, do not participate in some unnecessary meals and drinks, go to bed early and get up early every day, to maintain adequate sleep. To exercise regularly, participate in sports activities, such as running, playing ball, climbing, dancing, etc., to enhance the body’s immunity. Winter should not be “do not temperature to windy”, to do a good job to keep warm, fall pants cotton pants in time to wear, sleep well covered at night, go out to add clothing. To maintain indoor hygiene, often clean the room, often open the windows to ventilate, often change the laundry. 4, a reasonable diet There are some eating habits and foods that help improve the immune function of the pharynx. Pharyngitis patients must drink more plain water in the morning to help clear the throat and moisten the throat. Fruits and vegetables and soy products, such as apples, pears, sugar cane, kiwi, figs, radish, celery, cucumber, spinach, tofu, soybean skin, etc. are conducive to the protection of the mucous membrane of the throat; drink more heat and throat, nourishing and moistening soup porridge tea, such as ice sugar snow pear soup, yam pork ribs soup, millet porridge, mung bean porridge, honey tea, Chinese wolfberry porridge, olive tea, Luo Han Guo tea, etc., which helps to enhance the immunity of the throat and help The damaged pharyngeal mucosa is quickly repaired. The patient who has chronic pharyngitis for a long time, should take some professional drugs under the guidance of a specialist.