ENT Specialist Dr. Özer: ‘Chronic pharyngitis is especially problematic during the summer months’

During the summer months, chronic pharyngitis can cause serious problems, stated ENT specialist Op. Dr. Necdet Özer, who works at Elazığ Medilines Hospital. “The treatment for this condition requires especially drinking plenty of fluids and staying away from stress and anxiety,” he said.

Op. Dr. Necdet Özer, an ENT specialist at Elazığ Medilines Hospital, made statements regarding chronic pharyngitis, which is frequently seen among citizens during the summer months. He mentioned that chronic pharyngitis can occur in any season. “In the summer months, chronic pharyngitis can cause serious issues. Chronic pharyngitis is inflammation in the throat area located behind our throat and tonsils, which can sometimes lead to itching, irritation, and the sensation of having a foreign object in the throat. Chronic pharyngitis, especially in the summer, occurs due to excessive heat and dryness, leading to throat dryness. The reason for this is that the throat becomes excessively dry. As a result, when we breathe, our throat becomes even drier. The treatment for chronic pharyngitis requires especially drinking plenty of fluids, staying away from stress and anxiety. If there is reflux in the stomach, that also needs to be treated. When these are done, and we apply medical treatment to our patients, the quality of life improves. Patients generally suffer from these pains for a long time, and since their pains do not improve, they fear that something serious is wrong in their throat. This disease generally does not turn into a very serious illness or cancer, but if you do not follow the rules we mentioned, do not stay away from stress and anxiety, and do not consume plenty of fluids, chronic pharyngitis generally does not improve. As a result, your quality of life decreases.”