instruction: hello doctor I have a sore throat since january at first I thought it was couid 19 and have been self isolating for a month but no other symptoms have occured it is nearly june and my sore throat still has not cleared
output: hello please mention the symptoms what you are feeling any throat pain any cough any sputum production any nose block any chest pain any acid reflux any fever are you diabetic any post nasal drip send me a photograph of the inner side of your mouth showing posterior part of pharynx in open position common causes for chronic pharyngitis is persistent infection in the nose or ear in chronic rhinitis and sinusitis purulent discharge constantly trickles down the pharynx and provides a constant source of infection mouth breathing is seen in nasal polyps or adenoids environmental pollution smoky or dusty environment or irritant industrial fumes may also be responsible for chronic pharyngitis faulty voice production excessive use of voice or vigorous clearing of mouth throat in some professionals acid reflux due to lower esophageal sphincter leads to acid reach the pharynx cause irritation and pharyngitis treatment depends upon the cause use salt water gargling thrice a day for five days