Such a disease as acute tonsillitis is better known among ordinary people under the name "tonsillitis". Its symptoms are extremely unpleasant, and in addition to the general unhe althy condition that occurs with colds, tonsillitis is characterized by:
- constant sore throat;
- redness of the oral mucosa and larynx;
- in especially difficult cases - the appearance of white plaque on the tonsils and discharge from them caused by pathogens.
In general, tonsillitis is a pathological condition of inflammation of the tonsils (glands), which occurs when they are affected by staphylococcus, pneumococcus, Haemophilus influenzae or other types of bacteria or viruses. Most often, the causes of the development of such inflammation are either hypothermia of the body, or temperature changes, impaired nasal breathing or poor nutrition and beriberi.
Very often, with angina, several remedies are prescribed to alleviate the pain in the throat. One of them is all kinds of rinses. How to gargle with sore throat?
First of all, let's turn to medications designed to alleviate the suffering of patients with acute tonsillitis. The most famous remedy from their arsenal is calendula tincture. This ismedicinal plant in the form of an alcohol solution effectively relieves irritation of the tonsils and at the same time does not have a too strong taste, and therefore it can be easily used even by small children.
What do they gargle with sore throat? Of course, tincture of eucalyptus. This is a well-known remedy. Its cooling properties and anti-inflammatory effect give an excellent result in the fight against sore throat. In addition to it, rinsing with propolis tincture is also an effective way to relieve inflammation.
A lot of benefits bring with the correct application of traditional methods of treating angina. Such, for example, as:
- rinse with beetroot juice mixed with 9% vinegar. Just do not forget to dilute the resulting mixture with water before rinsing;
- an old, still "grandmother's" recipe for gargling with sore throat, this is iodine with s alt. Three to four drops of iodine and 1/2 teaspoon of s alt should be dissolved in warm water. By the way, it is better to take iodized s alt immediately;
- if a sore throat is accompanied not only by a sore throat, but also by swelling, a decoction of chamomile will help relieve them, which should be gargled four to five times a day.
And finally, you should give the general rules of rinsing, under which a sore throat will be cured more effectively:
- Gargle only with warm water. Both cold and hot will only increase irritation.
- While rinsing, you should pronounce the sound "Y", then there is a better washing out of bacteria from the throat andmouth.
- When rinsing, the head should be tilted back so that the medicine gets into the larynx better.
- You need to wash your throat and nose alternately - these organs are interconnected and most often have a common inflammation.
- One rinse should last at least thirty seconds.
Now you know how to gargle with sore throat. Do it right, stay cool and stay he althy!
