Swelling pain in the throat generally includes two kinds of evidence: solid evidence and false evidence. For solid evidence, acupuncture points such as Lianquan, Tianchu, Shakuzawa, Shaoshang, Neiting and Guanchong can be used. For deficiency symptoms, acupuncture points such as Taixi, Zhaohai, Liejiao and Yuzhi can be used. 1. Solid evidence: manifested as sore throat, mouth and tongue sores, constipation and other solid heat manifestations, the treatment is to clear heat and ease the throat, swelling and pain, mainly by local points and hand Taiyin, foot Yangming meridian points. Commonly used acupoints include Lianquan, Tiantu, Shakuzawa, Shaoshang, Neiting, Guanchong and so on. External wind-heat can be matched with Fengchi and Waiguan; solid heat in the lung and stomach can be matched with Shangyang and Yuzhi. 2. Deficiency syndrome: manifested as slightly swollen throat, dark red color, mild pain, or pain when swallowing, and heavier at night, etc. The treatment is mainly to nourish kidney yin, clear heat and reduce fire. The treatment is based on nourishing the kidney yin, clearing heat and reducing fire. The acupoints of the foot Shaoyin and hand Taiyin meridians are mainly used, and commonly used acupoints include Taixi, Zhaohai, Lixiao, and Yuzhi. For those who have fever at night, Sanyinjiao and Fuxiao can be added. Smoking, drinking alcohol and eating spicy and other stimulating foods are prohibited during treatment. Acupuncture or moxibustion should be operated by professional physicians, do not do it by yourself. If there is any discomfort, please consult a doctor promptly.