Antibiotics are not effective.
Bacterial pharyngitis is treated with antibiotics.
The full course of antibiotics should be taken, even if symptoms improve before the medication is gone. Chronic pharyngitis is treated by eliminating the cause of inflammation. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. It is provided for your general information and is not a substitute for medical care or supervised medical treatment. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.