How long does it take for chronic pharyngitis to heal?

  Chronic pharyngitis is usually difficult to cure and clinical treatment is based on symptom control.  The main symptom of pharyngitis is a foreign body sensation in the pharynx, which can be clinically classified into acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis according to the duration of the disease. For acute pharyngitis with mild symptoms, early intervention can generally be cured within 1 week. However, if repeated episodes of pharyngitis or acute pharyngitis persist, it can develop into chronic pharyngitis, which is difficult to cure completely, and clinical treatment is based on symptom control. It is advisable to visit the ENT department of a regular hospital to clarify the extent and cause of pharyngitis, and then take oral medication to standardize treatment, or take Chinese medicine if necessary, in addition to pay attention to maintenance at ordinary times.  It is recommended that patients usually drink more water, actively exercise, avoid eating spicy and irritating food, pay attention to quit smoking and reduce the frequency of speaking, the acute attack period need to follow the doctor’s instructions in a timely manner symptomatic treatment.