Purulent sore throat: causes and treatment methods

Causes

Purulent tonsillitis is a lesion of the parenchyma of the tonsils, the follicular complex of the nasopharynx. The disease is characterized by an acute onset, fever, sore throat, enlarged lymph nodes, and the presence of purulent plaque on the tonsils.

The causative agent of sore throat gets on the surface of the tonsil. As a result of the combined effect of reduced local (local) and general immunity, favorable conditions are created for the manifestation of its pathogenic activity.

The main route of infection is airborne, but transmission of pathogenic microorganisms through contact and household contact cannot be ruled out (for example, through utensils used by a sick child or adult). The incidence increases from spring to autumn.

The most common cause of the disease is hemolytic streptococcus, but some other microorganisms, viruses and fungi can also be causative agents. Purulent tonsillitis is provoked by a number of factors.

These include:

• weakening of the body's protective properties;
• the presence of foci of infection in the oral cavity (stomatitis, caries, cheilitis, etc.);
• long stay in a smoky room;
• inhalation of polluted air;
• hypothermia;
• alcohol abuse;
• tonsil injuries.

Sources of infection can be sick people (airborne infection), as well as infected food, dishes and toilet items (in this case, sore throat is transmitted by contact).

Causes of sore throat in adults

If chronic tonsillitis develops against the background of frequent sore throats, then the cause of sore throat is most often bacteria, for example, streptococci.
The most famous and widespread of them is beta hemolytic streptococcus group A (GABHS), and after them - hypothermia and various viruses that cause ARVI. The palatine tonsils protect the body from infections, prevent the proliferation of pathogens and their penetration beyond the oropharynx. Bacteria or viruses lead to acute inflammation of the tonsils. As a result, acute tonsillitis develops.

The risk of developing the disease increases with the following factors and disorders:

• Weakening of general and local immunity;
• Frequent respiratory viral diseases;
• General hypothermia of the body;
• Delayed or ineffective treatment of infectious diseases;
• Polyps in the nasal cavity;
• Irritating effect of food, drinks, dirty air on the pharyngeal mucosa;
• Adenoid vegetations;
• Deviation of the nasal septum;
• The presence of chronic foci of infection in the mouth and nose (sinusitis, carious teeth).

In addition to anamnesis (questioning a person), pharyngoscopy is used to diagnose angina in adults - examination of the pharynx under enhanced lighting to determine characteristic signs of inflammation and changes in the tonsils.

Treatment with folk remedies

Folk remedies help relieve sore throat. They don't require many ingredients to make them.

Teas and decoctions

1. Boil seven to eight figs in a glass of milk for seven minutes. Cool the broth and drink warm three to four times a day before going to bed.
2. Dissolve one tablespoon of butter in a glass of warm milk, add one tablespoon of honey. Drink the drink warm four to six times a day.
3. Pour one tablespoon of dried linden flowers into a glass of boiling water and brew. Cool and strain the broth, then drink fifty milliliters three or four times a day.
4. Teas with raspberries or rose hips are good for relieving sore throats. They can be drunk in any quantity, but warm.
5. Mix one part of anise fruit with the same amount of mullein flowers and coltsfoot leaves, add two parts of thyme flowers, the same amount of mallow flowers, marshmallow root and five parts of licorice root. Take a tablespoon of the resulting mixture, pour a glass of cold water and leave for two hours. After this, bring the infusion to a boil and simmer for another five minutes. Strain and drink a quarter glass four times a day.
6. Brew three to four tablespoons of elderberry in a glass of boiling water, simmer for five minutes over low heat. Strain the broth, cool, and use to gargle.

Washing

purulent forms of sore throat

The drugs used as medications are Rivanol, Furacilin, Streptocide, boric acid, and antibiotic solution. You will also need a syringe for rinsing. It needs to be filled with medicine, herbal decoction, saline or saline solution.

If salt is used, it is better that it be sea salt. The solution is prepared at the rate of one teaspoon per glass of water.

Rinse

Treatment of sore throat is very effective if you supplement teas, decoctions and gargling. Let's look at a few folk recipes:

1. Pour two teaspoons of onion peel into two glasses of water. Cook for three minutes. Leave the broth for three to four hours, then strain and gargle three to four times a day.
2. Add one teaspoon of salt, three drops of iodine and half a teaspoon of soda to a glass of warm water.
3. Brew one teaspoon of chamomile flowers in one glass of water, strain, cool and gargle.
4. Add one teaspoon of lemon juice to one glass of water. Gargle three to four times a day.

Compresses on the throat

Compresses on the throat can be considered one of the most effective and safest ways to treat sore throat. This procedure can be carried out for quite a long time.

To carry out the procedure, it is necessary to prepare soft tissue that absorbs liquid well. It needs to be dipped in the compress solution, squeezed out and applied to the throat.

For compresses, you can use beekeeping products, for example, honey, beeswax, propolis. Such compresses activate blood circulation in the capillaries, remove toxins and normalize metabolism in cells. The cabbage leaf is poured with boiling water to soften it. When it cools down, take it out and wipe it, and then spread it with honey. This compress is applied to a sore throat. The top is also insulated with polyethylene and a scarf.

Another option for compresses is compresses with homemade cottage cheese. Take two hundred and fifty grams of cottage cheese and rub it through a sieve. Add a couple of grated onions or two tablespoons of honey. This compress is applied to the throat and insulated.

Essential oils

Essential oils contain substances that, when evaporated, enter the respiratory tract and are deposited on the walls. The result is a therapeutic effect.

• Cypress essential oil. It is an antiseptic. Used for inhalation and massage. For massage, apply a few drops of oil to the chest and neck and rub into the skin. After the procedure, wrap yourself up and lie down for half an hour.
• Essential oil of menthol. It contains substances that fight many pathogenic microorganisms and clear the nasopharynx of secretions. Used for rubbing the bridge of the nose and dry and wet inhalations.
• Orange essential oil. It is used for the treatment of viral infections of the nasopharynx and throat in the form of inhalation, massage, and rubbing. It is recommended to use dry inhalations on fabric and porcelain and wet ones.
• Tangerine essential oil. Used as an adjuvant for the treatment of sore throat. Suitable for inhalations, massages, compresses, foot baths.
• Eucalyptus essential oil. Used for inhalations, baths, massage, rubbing.

Using traditional methods

It is possible to cure purulent sore throat with folk remedies when it is not yet very advanced. This therapy also works well as an adjunct to drug treatment.

Compress recipes

Alcohol compress.

1. Dilute medical alcohol (70%) in warm water in a 1:1 ratio.
2. Add a few drops of orange and lavender essential oil.
3. Soak the gauze in the prepared solution and use it as a compress to the throat (apply for 1–2 hours). People with sensitive skin need to hold the compress for no longer than 30 minutes.

Potato compress

1. Boil a few potatoes with their skins.
2. Mash the finished potatoes and add five drops of iodine and a tablespoon of vegetable oil.
3. Place the finished mixture in a gauze bag.
4. Apply the compress to your throat for 40 minutes.

Raw potato compress

1. Grate four medium potatoes on a fine grater.
2. Pour in a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
3. Mix everything well and place in a gauze bag.
4. Apply to the throat for 2 hours.

Cabbage compress

1. Pour boiling water over a few raw cabbage leaves.
2. Leave for a few minutes until the leaves soften.
3. Remove the leaves from the water and wipe it dry.
4. Lubricate with honey and apply to a sore throat.
5. Wrap film on top.
6. Leave for 2 hours, then remove the compress and wrap your throat with a warm wool towel.

Recipes for inhalations

1. Boil a few potatoes. Cut and place in a deep bowl. Breathe hot steam from the potatoes, covering your head with a towel.
2. Mix a spoonful of honey with five drops of orange essential oil. Inhale the aroma for at least 10 minutes.
3. Brew cool black tea. Add a tablespoon of mint to it. Use for inhalation.
4. Take sage, mint, thyme, pine buds and elecampane roots in equal proportions. Brew these herbs in a liter of water. Breathe the steam from the decoction.

Garlic remedies

1. Peel two heads of garlic and chop the cloves. Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to them. Leave for 12 hours. Then add a spoonful of honey to the product. Take half a teaspoon of this mixture daily.
2. Squeeze juice from carrots. Add two chopped garlic cloves to it. Drink this remedy before meals, 2 times a day, a tablespoon.
3. Squeeze the juice from peeled garlic. Drink a few drops of juice a day. The product will help cure purulent sore throat very quickly.

Rinse recipes

1. Take two tablespoons of dry chamomile and one spoon of linden flowers. Pour boiling water (1 liter). Strain and gargle 5 times a day.
2. Infuse five tablespoons of horsetail in 500 ml of boiling water for an hour. Then strain and gargle with it at least 3 times a day.
3. Pour two tablespoons of raspberry leaves with a glass of boiling water. Leave for 20 minutes for the product to infuse and cool. Use for rinsing.
4. Grate the red beets and squeeze the juice out of them. Add a teaspoon of vinegar to one glass of juice. Mix everything and use as a gargle twice a day.
5. Pour four fresh plantain leaves into a glass of boiling water and leave for half an hour.
6. Mix half a glass of lemon juice with 200 ml of warm water. Use for rinsing.
7. Mix dry chamomile and calendula in a ratio of 1:3. Boil in a liter of water. Leave for 2 hours. Cool and gargle with the prepared product.
8. Take calendula and chamomile flowers, wormwood and plantain in equal proportions. Boil the herbs in a liter of water. After this, let it brew for 2 hours. Strain and use for rinsing.
9. Take a teaspoon of dry sage and a tablespoon of chamomile. Pour the mixture with 500 ml of boiling water and leave it for 24 hours. Strain. Gargle at least 3 times a day.

It is also important to take enough fluid (at least 2 liters of water or compote per day). In addition, the patient must follow a diet. In order for the body to have enough strength to fight infection, it must receive the required amount of vitamins, minerals and trace elements every day

It is best to eat cereals, vegetable purees, broths and fermented milk products during this period. This food will not cause severe pain when swallowing and will be able to saturate the body well.

How to get rid of tonsillitis symptoms

Treatment of purulent sore throat in an adult begins with taking antibacterial drugs. They are selected depending on the type of infectious agent. The most commonly used antibiotics are penicillin, cephalosporins and macrolides. Replacement of the drug is indicated if treatment is ineffective.

Compresses help improve blood circulation in the neck, but they should not be done at high temperatures. The products are applied so that they do not affect the thyroid gland. The procedure must be carried out before bedtime. Soak a cotton cloth or bandage with a solution prepared in advance. They are applied to the neck area and covered with plastic film. Alcohol compresses are simple and effective. 70% alcohol is mixed with water in equal proportions.

Gargling is considered the most effective method of relieving the symptoms of tonsillitis. It helps cleanse the tonsils of plaque, relieve inflammation, and speed up recovery. There are many ways to prepare the solution. 1 tsp. dilute soda in a glass of water, gargle at least 4 times a day. A solution of table salt is prepared in the same way. Before the procedure, add a few drops of iodine to it.

Treatment of purulent sore throat at home can be carried out using hydrogen peroxide. It destroys the infectious agent and improves the condition of lymphoid tissues. This remedy is used to treat tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and laryngitis. 1 tsp. A 3% solution is mixed with a glass of warm boiled water. When rinsing, purulent plaque is washed away, which prevents the spread of infection in the body and helps the signs of intoxication disappear. The solution is also used to treat tonsils. The basic rule for its application is the need to dilute it with water in a 1:1 ratio. Oxidation has a detrimental effect on bacteria, fungi and viruses. Peroxide dissolves hard caseous plugs, facilitating their removal.

The effectiveness of inhalations is due to several reasons. The vapors have a beneficial effect on the mucous membranes, eliminate pain and swelling. The films are separated from the surface of the tonsils and are quickly removed when rinsing. For inhalation, drugs such as Chlorophyllipt and Chlorhexidine can be used. Good results are observed when using decoctions of chamomile, sage or yarrow. The prepared infusion is filled into an inhaler or nebulizer. In the absence of these devices, the broth is heated in a saucepan, over which you need to breathe, covered with a towel. The course of inhalations must last at least 7 days. Procedures are carried out 1-2 times a day. This treatment is contraindicated for arterial hypertension, high fever and cancer.

To treat the mucous membranes of the throat, you can use Lugol's solution, which is available without a prescription. It contains iodine, which has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microorganisms. Glycerol softens mucous membranes, eliminates pain and sore throat. The convenient sprayer allows you to simultaneously treat the tonsils, larynx and oral cavity. Apply it 3-5 times a day; after spraying, you must refrain from eating and drinking. The solution can be kept in the mouth or applied to a cotton swab, which is used to treat the mucous membranes of the throat and enlarged tonsils.

The popularity of this drug is explained by its effectiveness against most infectious agents. In addition, iodine prevents the development of thyroid pathologies. The disadvantage of Lugol's solution is its specific taste, which contributes to the gag reflex. This drug has contraindications, which your doctor should tell you about. Side effects include: increased sweating, skin rashes, drooling, tachycardia and insomnia.

Therapy at home

Every person should know how to cure a purulent sore throat. At home, you need not only to take the medications prescribed by the doctor, but also to carry out special procedures that speed up the healing process.

Compresses accelerate blood circulation in the chest and neck area. They have a warming effect. But for purulent sore throat, they are allowed to be used only if the body temperature is kept at a normal level . In this case, you need to avoid the area where the thyroid gland is located. As a rule, a compress is applied to sick children in the evening, before bedtime. But adults can do it at any time when they have 2-3 hours free.

For the compress you will need natural fabric. It is best to use regular gauze or a piece of cotton. It needs to be soaked in a special mixture, placed on the chest and throat, covered with plastic wrap to retain moisture, and then wrapped in a warm scarf or headscarf. As for the solution recipe, the simplest one includes water and alcohol (both components are taken in equal proportions).

Rinse

This procedure is completely simple and very quick (it only takes a few minutes). Gargling is a common method of treating sore throat. Thanks to this procedure, plaque is washed away from the tonsils, and the process of tissue regeneration is accelerated. In addition, the solutions prevent the absorption of toxic substances in the blood, remove pus, and accelerate the healing process. You can use the following recipes:

• Soda solution. You will need 1 tbsp. l. Dissolve the powder in boiled water. It should be slightly warm. You need to gargle at least 5 times a day. Thanks to this, dense films are removed, the mucous layer is softened, disinfection is carried out, and the intensity of pain is reduced.
• Saline solution. When the question is how to treat a sore throat, it is better to choose sea salt, but if you don’t have it at home, then you can dissolve 1 tbsp. l. ordinary salt in a glass of a little warm water, and then add another 5 drops of iodine. You need to gargle at least 5 times a day.
• Hydrogen peroxide. Thanks to this remedy, the condition of the mucous layers of the tonsils quickly improves. The remedy is usually used if the patient has pharyngitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis, or stomatitis. Only 3% hydrogen peroxide should be used. One tablespoon of the product should be dissolved in a glass of pre-cooled boiled water.
• Hydroperite. This product can be used in tablet form. The medicine must be dissolved in water. As a result, a peroxide solution comes out.
• Furacilin. Also used in tablet form. Several tablets need to be crushed and dissolved in water. You should gargle as often as possible - preferably every hour.
• Chlorophyllipt. It is necessary to purchase the medicine in the form of a solution. Rely on 1-2 tbsp. l. mix with water and gargle. This medicine is made on a plant basis.

Inhalations

Treatment of purulent sore throat at home involves inhalation. The vapors have a mild effect on the mucous layers. This reduces swelling and pain. Gradually, the film around the tonsils loosens, so that it is easier to wash off when rinsing. Inhalation procedures are usually carried out using Chlorophyllipt and Chlorhexidine. In addition, decoctions based on calendula, chamomile, oregano, and sage are used.

You need to prepare a solution and pour it hot into an inhaler or nebulizer. If such equipment is not available, you can pour the liquid into a kettle and inhale the steam through its spout. The second option is to lean over a wide container with a hot solution, cover yourself with a thick towel and breathe in the steam.

Inhalation should be carried out for at least 1 week, having previously agreed with the attending physician . Approximately 1–2 procedures should be done per day. But it should be borne in mind that there are also contraindications. These include high blood pressure, high body temperature and cancer.

Local therapy

You can cure a purulent sore throat at home using not only inhalations and rinses, but also Lugol. This product can be purchased at any pharmacy. The drug belongs to the group of antiseptics. The composition contains iodine, which destroys pathogenic microflora, and glycerol, which softens the mucous layers.

For sore throat, the medicine is used topically. The packaging has a convenient sprayer that allows you to irrigate the tonsils and the entire oral cavity. Usually the procedure needs to be repeated 3-5 times a day. After the procedure, you should not drink or eat.

If the solution is sold without a nozzle, then you need to moisten cotton wool in it and lubricate the sore tonsils. If this cannot be done, then the moistened cotton wool should be kept in the mouth for several minutes (this way you will be able to avoid the gag reflex).

In addition, Lugol also has contraindications. It should not be used if there is an increased intensity of sweat and saliva secretion. It is also prohibited to use for sleep problems, tachycardia, skin irritations, and nervousness.

Treatment of sore throat in adults

Only an ENT specialist can tell you how to treat a sore throat quickly and effectively using medications at home. It is he who will prescribe effective antibiotics and other medications that are necessary to cure a sore throat and eliminate the symptoms of this disease.

Even before the doctor arrives at home, the patient should, if possible, be placed on bed rest, and should be placed in a separate room. A person with tonsillitis is given separate dishes, a towel and other individual household items. The room in which the patient lies is ventilated several times a day, the floor should be washed with chloramine at least once a day.

The following recommendations will help reduce pain and speed up the healing process at home:

Drink more warm liquids. The measure will prevent dehydration and make swallowing easier. Protect your voice. It is recommended to talk (especially in a raised voice) as little as possible. It is best to maintain complete silence until recovery. Take lozenges against a sore throat. Drink tea with honey and lemon. The drink will strengthen the immune system, help destroy germs and relieve pain.

It is important that the temperature is comfortable for reception. Gargle with a solution of salt or soda whenever possible. Systematically humidify the air in the room. A measure to reduce irritation of mucous membranes.

It is not advisable to carry any type of sore throat on your feet. And with staphylococcal or streptococcal forms, bed rest is required for the first 5–6 days (and in severe cases, more than 10 days). Most often, it is not possible to quickly cure a sore throat in an adult. For purulent forms of the disease, antibiotics are prescribed.

How to treat sore throat in an adult?

Treatment of angina symptoms in adults and children includes measures to combat infection, eliminate symptoms of the disease, and prevent recurrences.

In the acute period, it is recommended to adhere to bed rest. It is forbidden to consume cold drinks and foods that irritate the mucous membranes. A gentle diet speeds up recovery and reduces signs of local inflammation. Walking is allowed only in the absence of fever, if the weather is good - no wind, rain, or severe frost. It is necessary to frequently ventilate the room, carry out wet cleaning, and drink as much as possible.

Local treatment with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory drugs helps to quickly get rid of pain, reduce signs of inflammation, and improve overall well-being. For example, in the process of washing the tonsils with antiseptic solutions, the pus is washed away and signs of inflammation are reduced. If a bacterial pathogen is identified (in particular, BSGA), antibacterial drugs can be used. But you shouldn’t prescribe them to yourself. Uncontrolled self-use of antibiotics can lead to disruption of microflora and suppression of the immune system, which causes severe complications of the disease. In extreme cases, surgical intervention is resorted to. Hypertrophied tissues are removed, thereby ridding the body of the source of chronic infection.

Do not forget about the importance of local immunity. He must always be ready to repel the attack of viruses and bacteria. To support local immunity for preventive purposes, adults and adolescents over 14 years of age use Imudon® 6 tablets per day for 20 days. The tablets dissolve, and it is not recommended to eat or drink for about an hour after using the drug6.

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How to treat purulent sore throat?

Purulent sore throat treatment at home in adults is accompanied by high fever and distortion of taste buds.

Potatoes and vinegar.

Grate two medium potatoes on a fine grater and mix with 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Apply to the throat as a compress;

Treatment of sore throat with kerosene.

Take 2 drops of distilled (purified) kerosene after meals twice a day for no more than 5 days;

Ginger and lemon.

Mix grated ginger - 3 tbsp. spoons and a whole lemon in a meat grinder. Mix with 3 tablespoons of honey. Take 1 teaspoon 5 times a day.

Home treatment for purulent sore throat in children

Treatment of purulent sore throat at home in children is a complex of measures: compresses, inhalations and ointments. Often a decision is made on a local antibacterial drug:

• Biseptol,
• Lorangin,
• Tantum Verde.

Treatment with folk remedies is aimed at eliminating sore throat:

• Rinsing with a decoction of chamomile and sage;
• 1 tablespoon of hydrogen peroxide per 200 grams of water. Rinse in random order;
• A decoction of red onion peel. Gargle at least 5 times a day;
• Cabbage juice – 100 grams, propolis – 10 grams, dissolve, mix and take 1 tablespoon three times a day.

Medications

Because sore throat can cause complications. Then the doctor decides to prescribe medication:

• Antibiotics: Flemoxin, Azithromycin, Ericicline;
• Antiviral: Tamiflu, Relenza;
• Antihistamines: Fenistil, Loratadine, Suprastin;
• Vitamins: B12, B6, C, A, E;
• Local spray: Aqualor, Tantum-Verde, Orasept, Angal S, Anginal, Lorangin, Yox;
• Antimicrobial drugs: Loprax, Grammidin.

Sore throat is a problematic and complex disease. You can carry out treatment at home using traditional methods. But, if there is a risk of complications, it is best to seek help from specialists who, if necessary, will hospitalize you and carry out therapeutic actions in a hospital setting.

The issue of hospitalization of children under 3 years of age is particularly acute. Babies often lose a lot of fluid, and the whole body becomes dehydrated.

Other folk remedies for treating sore throat

Let's look at a few other common folk recipes:

1. Onion . Onions have a powerful antibacterial effect, useful for sore throats. Take a small onion, grate it on a fine grater, add candied honey to get a dough consistency. We dissolve the resulting “candy” throughout the day. It is also useful to eat onions in their pure form.
2. Garlic . We take a small head, clean it, grind it to a paste. Add 150 ml of warm water and leave to steep for an hour. Take 1 tablespoon every hour. It is also useful to mix garlic with freshly squeezed carrot juice. This drink also has an immune-strengthening effect.
3. Lemon . The easiest way to use this fruit is to eat it whole, first dousing it with boiling water to remove the bitterness and acidity. Both the pulp and the peel have beneficial properties. Lemon can also be added to any heavy drink recommended for sore throat.
4. Hydrogen peroxide . Dissolve 1 tablespoon of pharmacy peroxide in a glass of water and gargle 3-4 times a day. Another way is to mix a solution of peroxide with water in a 1:1 ratio and lubricate the tonsils using the same principle as Lugol’s.

You need to be especially careful when using folk recipes for the treatment of purulent tonsillitis in children. A child's body does not have as much strength to fight bacteria as an adult, so they often cannot do without drug therapy. In addition, it is strictly forbidden to use prescription oral medications that contain alcohol to treat a child.

Possible complications of a purulent process in the throat

Treating purulent tonsillitis at home is allowed only after detailed consultation with specialists, since self-medication is considered dangerous for any form of tonsillitis, and especially for complicated purulent tonsillitis. The pathological process can provoke serious complications in the patient, leading to severe chronic disorders in the body and, in some cases, to fatal consequences.

1. The migration of purulent formations into the deep layers of the muscle tissue of the throat and pharynx provokes the occurrence and progression of tissue abscess.
2. Untimely and poor-quality treatment of purulent tonsillitis can provoke the penetration of purulent infection into the meninges. Against the background of rupture of a purulent focus, the patient may experience progression of a purulent form of meningitis.
3. Self-opening of purulent foci provokes the penetration of pus into the auditory tube, against this background purulent inflammation of the eardrum, ears and inner ear develops.
4. The spread of pyogenic microbes throughout the body provokes a general blood infection in the patient with a possible fatal outcome.
5. The purulent form of tonsillitis often provokes the development of secondary pathology of internal organs: heart, kidneys, joints.

These complex pathological processes in the body are provoked by streptococcal bacteria against the background of a late response in the treatment of tonsillitis.

How to act in the treatment of purulent sore throat

Many people think about how to treat purulent sore throat at home. In fact, you cannot self-medicate . You should definitely consult a doctor who will select the necessary medications.

Antibiotics are usually prescribed to avoid complications, since the infection can spread to other important organs (most often the kidneys and heart), which will lead to the appearance of new foci of inflammation. But before the doctor prescribes antibiotics, he conducts special studies to determine the susceptibility of microorganisms to certain drugs.

Then the therapist gives the following recommendations that will help you recover faster:

• Constantly be in a lying position
• Any physical activity is prohibited
• Be sure to drink plenty of fluids
• Take medications from the group of antibiotics
• Take medications with anti-inflammatory properties
• Gargle frequently with special solutions
• Consume vitamin compounds and other beneficial substances
• Carry out local therapy

Nutrition also has certain characteristics. Food should not injure the mucous membranes, so purees, soups, and liquid porridges are best. You should not drink tea that is too hot. The liquid must be warm - otherwise it will provoke blood flow to the sore throat. You need to drink more, as this helps remove breakdown products faster . In addition, due to the increased temperature, it is necessary to replenish fluid in the body and moisturize the mucous membranes.

Foods that are included in the group with a low level of allergens are better suited for nutrition:

• Honey. This is a unique product with medicinal properties. It relieves inflammation and speeds up the process of resorption of abscesses.
• Pudding, bananas, eggs, cottage cheese, gelatin, watermelons, vegetable purees, cheeses, chopped meat, oatmeal - all these products have a soft consistency. In addition, they contain large amounts of plant fiber, ascorbic acid and calcium.
• Meat and fish broths. They should be salty, but not fatty. Thanks to this, painful sensations when swallowing will be less intense.
• Fruit ice cream. This is a kind of cold bath for the throat, as a result of which the growth of bacteria will be slowed down.
• Juices (vegetable and fruit).
• Tea with milk or lemon, herbal infusions, infusions based on rose hips, bran, raspberries, fruit drinks. All these drinks contain large amounts of vitamin compounds.
• Semolina porridge, porridge with ground rice or buckwheat.
• Souffle or puree from pumpkin, cauliflower, carrots, beets, potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini.

An infection in an adult or child can spread to other people, so it is recommended to isolate the person from others. Be sure to do wet cleaning often and always ventilate the room.

For purulent tonsillitis, the following is prohibited:

• Eating food that is too hot or cold
• Eat dry food
• Eat solid food
• Consume pickled dishes, spices, spicy foods
• Apply compresses to the throat area
• Have physical activity
• Avoid antibiotics

These simple rules will speed up the healing process.

How to quickly cure a sore throat in children?

Treatment of sore throat in children at home is associated with the risk of complications. Along with the fact that children can easily tolerate high temperatures, children cannot tolerate sore throats.

Therefore, all recipes are initially aimed at eliminating severe swelling and inflammation of the larynx:

Cranberry infusion. Squeeze fresh berries and chop dry ones. Pour 250 grams of boiling water over 50 grams of berries, let cool and take 50 grams 5 times a day;

A mixture of honey and garlic. Squeeze garlic juice (1 head) into honey (250 grams). Allow the child to suck before meals 20 minutes 3-4 times a day;

Tea made from raspberry, currant and apple branches. Brew and give instead of drinking water in an arbitrary proportion;

Aloe and linden. Grind the aloe pulp to obtain a paste in the amount of 3 tablespoons. Prepare a steep decoction of linden flowers (2 tablespoons of flowers per 250 grams of boiling water). Then mix aloe juice and strained linden decoction, dilute with 300 grams of boiled, cooled water and give the baby 50 grams to drink 3 times a day.

Important: This recipe is strictly prohibited for children with kidney disorders and diseases!

Rinsing

The rinsing procedure is mandatory for the treatment of purulent sore throat, since during it the agent used acts directly on the source of inflammation - on the tonsils and mucous membrane of the throat. Self-prepared infusions and herds become an excellent alternative to store-bought medicines.

The following folk recipes are popular:

• Beet juice . Anti-inflammatory properties make it useful for many colds. After just a few rinses, swelling and soreness on the tonsils decreases. To prepare the product, take 100 ml of juice and add 10 ml of vinegar. Gargle every three hours.
• Aspen bark . This decoction can only be prepared in the warm season, when the aspen is green. Grind the bark to a powder, mix with water in a ratio of 1:2, put on low heat. 15 minutes after boiling, turn off and cool. Gargle 3-4 times a day. All year round, you can replace this decoction with a ready-made aspen bark extract - the Populin drink.
• Herbal collection . We take a collection of chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort, and eucalyptus. It can be purchased at the pharmacy, or you can prepare the plants yourself. Pour a tablespoon of herbs into a glass of boiling water and leave to steep for several hours. Gargle every three hours.
• Propolis . Take 100 ml of alcohol diluted with water (so that its concentration does not exceed 40 degrees), add 10 g of propolis, leave to infuse in a dark place for at least a week. You can buy ready-made alcohol tincture of propolis at the pharmacy.

Advice! Gargles can be used to treat sore throat in children only after they have reached a conscious age. The child must understand how to gargle and not swallow the product.

Treatment of sore throat in children at home with folk remedies

Beet juice

Grate the beets on the finest grater, squeeze out the pulp well, add vinegar with a concentration of 6% to the resulting juice, in a ratio of 1 part vinegar to 10 parts juice, gargle with the solution every hour. A good anti-inflammatory effect will be provided, and the swelling of the tonsils will also decrease.

Chamomile

Add 1 teaspoon of pharmaceutical, dry chamomile to 300 milliliters of boiling water and leave for an hour. Store the finished infusion in the refrigerator, rinse the neck with the heated solution up to three times.

Sea ​​buckthorn

Add a tablespoon of sea buckthorn oil to half a glass of boiled, cooled water or chamomile infusion; the rinsing process creates an enveloping and analgesic effect.

Milk with garlic

Mix 300 milliliters of milk with a large head of finely chopped garlic and put on fire until it boils. Strain, give 15-30 ml, several times a day. Improvements are observed after the first day of use.

Aloe honey

Cut 2 large aloe leaves into large pieces, place in a jar and pour half a liter of honey, close tightly with a lid and put in the refrigerator to infuse for three days. 10-15 minutes before each meal, give the child a teaspoon of treats. Course 3-7 days.

Medicines

Panadol, Viferon, Tantum Verde, Anaferon, Angin Hel, Bioparox, Faringosept. (Consult your doctor first)

Mistake 7 - trying to pick off plaque that has formed in the throat with a spoon

Firstly, plaque is very difficult to remove, so trying to pick it off can cause bleeding in your throat. And secondly, plaque creates a protective film on the tonsils, which prevents the spread of infection. When you begin to recover, the film will come off on its own. Therefore, the most you can do to get rid of plaque is to gargle with soda solutions or salted water with a drop of iodine. In this case, only that part of the film that is ready to fall off will be washed off.

And finally, at home it is difficult to achieve complete sterility of instruments. Therefore, when trying to pick off plaque, you risk introducing an additional infection into your throat.

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Sore throat is an inflammation of the lingual and nasopharyngeal tonsils, as well as the palate. Sore throat is caused by infection. As a rule, the causative agent of the disease is group A streptococcus.

A sore throat can develop as a result of hypothermia, chronic tonsillitis, decreased immunity, or allergization of the body. However, the main cause of the disease is an infection that is transmitted by airborne droplets.

The main symptoms of the disease include headache, high body temperature, severe sore throat, and redness of the mucous membranes of the throat. In some cases, a white coating forms on the tonsils and aches in the joints occur.

Sore throat can be acute or chronic. The acute form of the disease occurs as a result of a pathogenic microorganism entering the body. Treatment of the acute form without antibiotics is impossible. In addition, in this case, the disease always occurs with high fever, severe sore throat and other characteristic symptoms.

In the absence of proper treatment for the acute form of the disease, it becomes chronic. This stage is poorly treated with penicillin antibiotics. As a rule, in this case, drugs from the microlide group are prescribed.

Regardless of the form of the disease, homemade recipes for sore throat are effective and completely safe for health.

Symptoms of a sore throat

The acute form of tonsillitis is accompanied by the following symptoms:

• Severe redness of the throat;
• Pain when swallowing;
• Feeling overwhelmed, severe weakness;
• Increased body temperature;
• Induration, tenderness of the lymph nodes;
• Headache;
• Bad breath;
• Aches in muscles, large joints;
• Increased size of tonsils;
• Decreased physical activity and performance.

In adults, the symptoms of sore throat are milder than in children. As a rule, without high temperature. Recovery, subject to medical recommendations and effective local treatment, occurs in 5-10 days. If recovery does not occur, then the time has come for chronic tonsillitis.

If tonsillitis occurs frequently, you need to visit a rheumatologist and cardiologist to rule out damage to the heart and joints2,3.

Chronic tonsillitis occurs without pronounced symptoms. Patients complain of discomfort in the throat and bad breath. Sometimes an obsessive dry cough occurs. Some people have a low-grade fever (37-38 C°) for a long time, sweating and weakness.

Chronic tonsillitis leads to hypertrophy of the tonsils and a decrease in their protective functions.

As a result, general immunity is weakened, which can provoke the development of severe infectious diseases4.

Treatment of sore throat at home with compresses.

• Compress with soap. Lather damp gauze with laundry soap and tie it to the throat, insulate the top with a dry, warm cloth, and leave overnight. When treating children, keep the compress for 3 hours. Significant relief from using this folk remedy occurs in the morning. In the morning, wash your neck with warm water and lubricate with nourishing cream.
• Saline dressing. Fold a wide bandage into 6 layers, moisten it in a 10% salt solution, apply it to the throat and neck, put 2 layers of dry cloth on top, preferably a cotton scarf, keep it on all night. The sore throat goes away overnight. (Healthy Lifestyle 2002, No. 10 p. 16) (Healthy Lifestyle 2004, No. 16, p. 23)
• You can cure a sore throat in 1 day with a homemade compress of honey and mustard. Mix 1 tbsp. l. honey, 1 tbsp. l. dry mustard and 1 tbsp. l. flour, make a flat cake from the resulting dough and place it on your throat, with plastic and a warm scarf on top. Apply a compress at night, in the morning the pain will go away and the temperature will subside. (Healthy Lifestyle 2003, No. 22, p. 6), (Healthy Lifestyle 2010, No. 5, p.
• Treatment of the throat with a cabbage compress. Grate the cabbage, wrap it in gauze and strengthen the compress on the neck by placing compress paper on top and wrapping the neck with a terry towel. Keep for 1-2 hours. After the compress, the pain will immediately subside. (HLS 2003, No. 1, p. 20)
• Compresses with lard. Cut unsalted lard into thin slices, place the slices on the throat, cover with parchment paper, cotton wool on top, wrap with a scarf, and on top with a shawl or scarf. This compress is done at night; it should be repeated the second night, although the pain will go away after the first compress. (HLS 2006, No. 6, p. 30)

Prevention and precautions when communicating with a patient

• Clothes must be worn appropriately for the weather conditions to completely prevent hypothermia.
• Regularly scheduled visits to the dentist will prevent large-scale development of caries and neutralize small foci of infection.
• Quitting nicotine, drug addiction and alcohol will restore the body's defenses.
• Sports activities will strengthen the immune system.
• Having proper rest and healthy food significantly improves metabolic processes.
• During seasonal epidemics, it is advisable to avoid attending public events.

When communicating with a patient with purulent tonsillitis, you should wear a cotton-gauze bandage, and also practice preventive gargling, using nasal ointments.

If therapy is carried out at home, it is important to clean the room every day using disinfectant solutions and periodically ventilate the room

Prevention of sore throat in pictures

Definition of disease

Sore throat or acute tonsillitis is an inflammatory disease of the tonsils. In rare cases, the focus of inflammation is localized on other lymphoid formations.

Sore throat can be either unilateral or bilateral.

Other causes of acute tonsillitis are other sites of chronic infections, such as caries or chronic diseases of the nasal cavity. This disease most often affects children aged five to fifteen years, and it is of bacterial origin. Depending on the stage of inflammation and the appearance of the tonsils, the following main types of tonsillitis are distinguished:

1. Catarrhal sore throat. The tonsils are red and enlarged. There is no plaque.
2. Follicular tonsillitis. There are spots of purulent plaque on the tonsils.
3. Lacunar tonsillitis. There are accumulations of pus in the lacunae of the tonsils. The most severe form of the disease.

Without proper treatment, serious complications of tonsillitis can develop, for example, sepsis, pyelonephritis, abscess, bleeding from the tonsils, and so on.

In some cases, sore throat is confused with ARVI. To accurately diagnose the disease, an examination by a doctor is necessary. To do this, the doctor palpates the lymph nodes located under the lower jaw. In the case of a sore throat, they are swollen and painful. A urine test will also show the presence of blood and protein.