Self-care for pharyngeal reflux

  Patients with reflux pharyngitis need to receive treatment for a long time, and there is a close connection between whether the disease is improved and the patient’s daily living habits, and should quit bad habits.  (1) Eat a light diet, avoid spicy, too cold, too hot, greasy and irritating food, prohibit tobacco, alcohol, strong tea, coffee.  (2) usually drink more boiled water, and avoid eating 2-3h before bedtime.  (3) Avoid dust, smoke, irritating gas, keep the appropriate indoor temperature and humidity, fresh air. Tian Shurui, GERD Center, General Hospital of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (4) Hold bowel movements smoothly.  (5) Avoid excessive use of voice, reduce unnecessary throat-clearing actions and correct improper pronunciation habits.  (6) Stay up less, relax, live a regular life, and improve the working environment.