The recovery time for pharyngeal congestion usually takes about 7-10 days, but the exact time depends on the patient’s condition. Pharyngeal congestion is mainly secondary to acute and chronic pharyngitis and the stimulation of surrounding inflammation. For patients who often drink alcohol and have low immunity, pharyngeal congestion is easily induced once an upper respiratory tract infection occurs. In the case of acute pharyngitis, the patient is mainly caused by viral infection of the pharyngeal mucosa. Such pharyngeal congestion will be relieved soon after the acute inflammation is controlled. If chronic laryngitis is the cause, the patient’s disease is prolonged and prone to recurrence, so the congestion in the throat may last longer. Patients can gargle with saline, or take tablets to relieve. In addition, patients are advised to take rest, drink more water, eat a light diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and avoid straining and staying up late.