Pharyngitis is an inflammatory disease of the throat and nasopharynx, when lymphoid tissues and mucous membranes are affected. Often, the disease develops against the background of other diseases, in particular, laryngitis, tonsillitis. Many pharmacological and folk remedies are used as methods of therapy.
Pharyngitis - is it a viral or bacterial disease? If the provoking factor is the reproduction in the upper respiratory tract of pathogenic bacteria, then this is the second variant of the disease. In our publication, we will consider the symptoms and treatment of bacterial pharyngitis.
Common causes of disease development
Bacterial pharyngitis is able to make itself felt against the background of the following provoking factors:
- A sharp decrease in ambient temperature, which leads to hypothermia of the body.
- Inhibition of the immune defense of the body due to the individual tendency to develop allergic reactions.
- Burns of the mucous membranes of the mouthcavities and nasopharynx due to contact with hot liquids and food.
- Regular presence in dusty, smoky rooms.
- Weakening of the body during the spread of respiratory diseases among others.
- Propensity to abuse smoking and alcohol.
- Unwise use of drugs that produce a vasoconstrictor effect on the walls of the nasopharynx.
Characteristic symptoms
What are the symptoms of bacterial pharyngitis? The clinical picture during the development of the disease is as follows. Initially, irritation of the walls of the nasopharynx is felt. Local tissues during visual inspection look painfully red. Throat visibly itchy. The feeling of a foreign body is often added to the symptom. Throughout the day, the patient experiences discomfort due to the formation of bouts of dry cough. The absorption of food and drink is accompanied by the occurrence of acute pain. Toward evening there is a significant increase in body temperature. The situation is aggravated by general weakness, decreased performance, chills, body aches.
In the absence of timely, effective treatment, acute bacterial pharyngitis develops. The throat begins to tickle throughout the day. The mucous membranes of the nasopharynx dry up significantly. Each urge to cough is accompanied by a distinct pain. In the morning, an abundance of mucous secretions are released from the nasopharynx. In an advanced stage, the disease can develop into chronic bacterial pharyngitis,when a seemingly completely healed ailment again makes itself felt when exposed to the slightest provoking factors.
Features of treatment
To cure bacterial pharyngitis, it is first necessary to prevent irritation of the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx. It is important to immediately stop smoking, drinking alcohol, drinking strong coffee. Doctors recommend patients to talk less, once again without straining the walls of the throat.
Among the main methods of treating the disease, it is worth noting the use of antiseptic drugs along with effective antibiotics. Patients are prescribed inhalations, rinses, treatment of the walls of the throat with disinfecting solutions. Various types of warming up, the use of compresses are effective methods of physiotherapy.
The use of complex solutions makes it possible to count on the destruction of pathogenic bacteria and the removal of inflammatory processes that occur in local tissues. More specifically, we will talk about suitable medicines and folk remedies to combat bacterial pharyngitis later in our publication.
Lugol
"Lugol" is a good local antiseptic, designed to treat bacteria-infected and inflamed throat walls. The main active substance here is potassium iodide, which effectively disinfects and soothes inflamed tissues. The presence of food glycerin in the composition makes it possible to prevent the drying of the mucous membranes. Substance softens cough, promotes accelerationrelieve inflammation.
Furacilin
The remedy is traditionally prescribed by doctors to eliminate bacterial pharyngitis in children and adults. The medicine is released in the form of tablets that dissolve in warm water. The resulting liquid is used for antiseptic treatment of the throat walls infected with pathogenic bacteria in the form of gargles. Thanks to the use of the composition, pathogens stop actively multiplying.
Chlorophyllipt
A good antimicrobial agent that allows you to cure bacterial pharyngitis in adults in a short time is Chlorophilipt. The active substances in the composition of the drug inhibit the vital activity of bacteria, preventing the reproduction of pathogens. Eucalyptus extract eases the course of the disease, relieving the feeling of tickling and sore throat.
The tool is successfully used not only in the fight against bacterial pharyngitis. The medicine destroys a number of staphylococci that cause the development of laryngitis, tonsillitis. It is allowed to use the medication along with antibiotics. The most convenient form of the drug is an alcohol solution for gargling. "Chlorophilipt" in the form of a spray is very convenient to use for the treatment of bacterial pharyngitis in adults and children on trips, while studying, at work.
Imudon
Imudon is a highly effective remedy for the treatment of bacterial pharyngitis. The composition of the drug includes substancessuppressing the vital activity of a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms that act as causative agents of the disease presented. In addition to destroying the cells of pathogenic bacteria, the remedy eliminates inflammation in the nasopharynx and oral cavity.
According to the results of clinical studies, "Imudon" is advisable to use in case of diagnosing pharyngitis in acute, chronic, hypertrophic and catarrhal form. The drug is many times more effective than most proven traditional methods of therapy, in particular, inhalation and the use of antibacterial tablets. The drug interacts well with topical antibiotics. Thanks to the intake of "Imudon", the period of complete recovery is noticeably reduced, the immune defense of the body is increased.
Gexoral
A good option for the treatment of bacterial pharyngitis in adults is the use of Hexoral. The pharmacological preparation is available in the form of an aerosol and a solution intended for gargling. The composition of the drug is characterized by a low level of toxicity, the presence of a minimum number of warnings and side effects. Therefore, the drug is often prescribed by doctors to eliminate bacterial pharyngitis in children.
The active components of Hexoral are active against the bulk of bacteria that are the causative agents of nasopharyngeal diseases. In addition to the antimicrobial effect, the remedy helps to relieve pain, eliminates the sensation of sore throat.
Octenisept
Bacterial pharyngitis treatment is an effective antiseptic that can inhibit the activity of numerous pathogenic bacteria. In addition to gram-positive microorganisms, the drug inhibits the vital activity of mycoplasmas, fungi, and protozoan viruses. The drug begins to act almost immediately after the active components enter the body. Taking the drug allows you to relieve pain in the nasopharynx for several hours. The medicine is released in the form of a liquid, which is sprayed onto the mucous membranes of inflamed tissues using a nebulizer.
Compress based on chamomile
Chamomile compresses are a pretty good remedy for relieving the symptoms of pharyngitis. The solution contributes to the high-quality warming up of the inflamed tissues of the throat, cough relief, and improvement of overall well-being. To prepare the medicine, take a tablespoon of chamomile flowers. Pour the herbal collection with a glass of boiling water. Let the solution cool slightly and infuse. Immerse a clean towel in the liquid. Wrap the wet cloth around your neck at the throat area. Remove the compress and repeat the procedure after the final cooling of the product.
Garlic and honey
Crush the garlic with a press, the required amount is half a glass. Place the product in an enamel saucepan, pour the same volume of liquid honey. Place the container on the stove, turn on the fire and cook for 15-20 minutes. Stir the mixture periodicallyuntil the consistency of the mixture becomes homogeneous. Remove the remedy from the stove, cover the saucepan with a lid and let cool to room temperature. Store the resulting syrup in the refrigerator. If you develop bacterial pharyngitis, take a tablespoon of the medicine 3-4 times a day.
Propolis
Propolis is widely known for its pronounced analgesic, antimicrobial properties, the ability to eliminate inflammation. Therefore, it is not surprising that traditional healers have long used this bee product to combat infectious diseases of the nasopharynx, in particular, pharyngitis.
To prepare a medicine based on propolis, follow this recipe:
- Chop a small handful of propolis thoroughly. Fill the resulting crumb with a glass of water in order to filter out unnecessary impurities that will float to the surface.
- Drain the liquid and fill the product with strong alcohol. For every 10-15 g of propolis, consume close to 50 ml of alcohol.
- Pour the product into a glass jar and cover tightly with a nylon lid. Let the medicine brew in a dark room for a week. Periodically shake the composition for better dissolution of the active substances.
- Strain the propolis tincture using a paper filter. Combine the resulting liquid with glycerin oil, focusing on the ratio 1:2.
Lubricate the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx several times a day with the finished medicine. Repeat the action daily for 2 weeks. The method will get rid of the pain in the throat,suppress the reproduction of pathogens and soothe inflamed tissues. This method is not suitable for individuals who suffer from individual allergies to bee products.
Prevention
To avoid the development of bacterial pharyngitis and significantly reduce the likelihood of the disease, doctors advise following these rules:
- To carry out activities aimed at strengthening immunity (eating an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruits, using vitamin complexes, hardening the body).
- Humidify the air in the room where you spend most of the day.
- Eradication of bad habits.
- Avoiding contact with substances that can irritate the walls of the nasopharynx.
- Timely treatment of colds.
Conclusion
Bacterial pharyngitis is not a life-threatening disease. Diagnosing an illness and drawing up an effective treatment plan is not difficult for a qualified doctor. Despite the above, the treatment of the disease should be treated with all responsibility. Against the background of an advanced stage of pharyngitis, more dangerous pathologies can develop. Therefore, if characteristic symptoms are detected, it is important to immediately resort to the use of disinfectants, antiseptics and traditional medicine recipes.
