Acute pharyngitis can be self-cured when the symptoms are mild, but whether it can be self-cured is also related to the physical condition, the cause of the disease and other factors. Acute pharyngitis is an acute inflammation of the mucous membrane, submucosa and lymphatic tissues of the human pharynx, often caused by viral, bacterial and other pathogenic infections. The main symptoms are dry, itchy throat and sore throat. Some patients with mild symptoms may be able to recover spontaneously with the rise of resistance after rest and moderate nutrition, but most patients are difficult to recover spontaneously and need active treatment. Commonly used medications include tablets (e.g. watermelon cream tablets), gargles (e.g. compound borax solution), and antibiotics (e.g. penicillin). If systemic symptoms such as fever occur, antipyretic and analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen can be applied. However, it is important to note that the medication must be used under the guidance of a doctor, not self-medication. The disease in a timely standardized treatment generally short-term symptoms can be relieved, a small number of patients can be due to untimely treatment, complex etiology and other reasons such as otitis media, sinusitis and other acute complications or repeated inflammation into chronic. If the above symptoms occur, we should actively consult a doctor for a systematic examination to determine the cause and condition of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of medication and treatment, and do not advocate blindly waiting for self-cure.