Treatment of pharyngitis depends on the causative agent. Both viral and bacterial pharyngitis are contagious by dropled spread. Good handwashing technique is essential, and the use of a mask may prevent spread. Antibiotics are used to treat the bacterial pharyngitis. Bed rest, fluids, warm saline irrigations or gargles, analgesics and antipyretics are recommended until the symptoms are relieved.
Clinical manifestations vary according to the degree of irritation and inflammation.