Sore throat for more than a month should be timely consultation to identify the cause of the disease, may be caused by chronic pharyngitis, chronic laryngitis, chronic tonsillitis, etc., need to be under the guidance of the doctor to carry out targeted treatment, such as drug therapy.
1. Chronic pharyngitis: can be caused by repeated episodes of acute pharyngitis, in addition to many factors, patients often appear sore throat, dry and itchy throat, cough, pharyngeal foreign body sensation and other symptoms. Commonly used are compound borax gargle, compound chlorhexidine gargle, etc., which helps to clean the mouth and slow down the discomfort. Can also contain tablets such as iodine tablets, etc., have a certain anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effect.
2. Chronic laryngitis: It is caused by acute laryngitis, improper vocalization or respiratory tract infections. There may be laryngeal discomfort such as tingling, burning, foreign body sensation, dryness, etc., which may be accompanied by hoarseness and increased laryngeal secretion. Generally, drugs (such as budesonide suspension, etc.) can be placed in a nebulizer for nebulized inhalation, which can help reduce symptoms.
3. Chronic tonsillitis: it may be caused by pathogenic microbial infections and decreased immunity. Patients often have a history of sore throat, easy to catch a cold and acute tonsillitis attacks. If caused by bacterial infection, penicillin is preferred; acetaminophen and ibuprofen can also be used to reduce sore throat.
However, it can not be ruled out that it is caused by other factors, and it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor in time to identify the cause of the disease, and give targeted treatment after the doctor clarifies the cause of the disease.