An inflammatory process that affects the mucous membrane and lymphoid tissues of the pharynx is called pharyngitis. The disease is accompanied by discomfort, pain and discomfort. Most often, complex treatment of pharyngitis with folk remedies and drugs is carried out.
Disease classification
Specialists distinguish two forms of pharyngitis - acute and chronic. The first form of the disease is concomitant with influenza and SARS. In case of chronic pharyngitis, it is classified into atrophic, hypertrophic and catarrhal.
The first two types have similar symptoms, so it is possible to diagnose a specific form of the disease only after a special examination.
Diffuse venous hyperemia is characteristic of the catarrhal form of pharyngitis. Only a specialist can accurately diagnose.
Pharingitis is being treated with folk remedies at home in combination with medications.
The disease in its acute form begins rapidly. It is caused by an infection, as well as adverse factors (smoking, being in the cold). Acute pharyngitis occurs as a comorbidity in various infectious diseases or gastrointestinal disorders. This form is most often caused by viruses. About 1/3 of cases are due to a bacterial infection.
Causes of pharyngitis
The disease is a consequence of infection with staphylococcus aureus, diphtheria bacillus and streptococcus. Most of all it spreads by airborne droplets. The most common causes of pharyngitis include:
- Constant influence of irritants on the mucous membrane of the pharynx. It can be cigarette smoke, alcohol, too polluted air.
- Prolonged exposure to air and inhaling it through the mouth.
- Influenza viruses or SARS.
- Candida mushrooms.
Also contributing factors include:
- bad environment;
- diseases of the digestive tract;
- hormonal imbalance;
- eating very cold or hot food.
Chronic form of pharyngitis occurs if the treatment of the acute stage was not carried out correctly. And also in cases where it is impossible to establish an accurate diagnosis.
To alleviate the condition, the specialist, along with drug therapy, prescribes the treatment of pharyngitis with folk remedies.
Symptoms of disease
When an acute form occurspharyngitis patients develop the following symptoms:
- Difficulty swallowing not only food, but also water. Even swallowing saliva causes severe pain in the throat.
- Permanent sensation of a lump in the throat. Patient tries to clear his throat but fails.
- The body temperature may rise, but the indicators are not critical.
The general condition in the acute stage of pharyngitis remains stable, but patients may constantly feel tired. It causes minor physical exertion.
In the chronic form of the disease, the following symptoms occur:
- constant cough with scanty mucus;
- collection of sputum in the throat, which has a viscous consistency and is not expectorated;
- the patient has to constantly swallow mucus;
- sore throat.
The chronic stage of the disease does not cause fever, but due to other symptoms, the patient is disturbed by sleep and irritability appears.
Does folk remedies work?
Pharyngitis is successfully treated in many ways. The main thing is to follow the correct recommendations during the treatment of the disease. For the treatment of pharyngitis with folk remedies - the most effective recipes should be prescribed by a specialist.
Good results can be achieved if applied:
- compresses;
- rinses;
- inhalations and other therapies.
The following symptoms can be reduced:
- tickle;
- throat redness;
- temperature increase;
- nasal congestion and rhinitis.
When choosing a therapy, the form of the disease plays a huge role. If the treatment of the acute stage of pharyngitis is carried out incorrectly, then it can become chronic. And it requires long and careful therapy, because of the possibility of various complications.
When treating pharyngitis with folk remedies, it should be borne in mind that:
- You need to inhale, rinse your throat and use various compresses.
- Medications that can de-puff and reduce inflammation should be used.
- The patient needs to properly organize the drinking regimen. You can drink large amounts of herbal teas and decoctions.
- The patient should try to strengthen the immune system.
Using effective and time-tested recipes, you can get rid of the symptoms of the disease in a short time.
Propolis
There are many folk remedies for the treatment of pharyngitis. To prepare propolis tincture, follow the following sequence:
- In a deep container, crumble the product and pour a small amount of water. Wait a while for all impurities and wax to rise to the top.
- Propolis will settle to the bottom, carefully collect it and place it in a glass jar. Pour 1/2 cup of pure alcohol. Insist for a week in a dark place. Shake the jar regularly.
- Ready-made propolis tincture is mixed with glycerin in a ratio of 1:2. lubricatemeans of the mucous membrane of the larynx and nose, for 2 weeks. Apply it 1 time per day.
Treatment of chronic pharyngitis with folk remedies in adults using propolis tincture was effective even in the absence of drug therapy.
It is best to use a rinse. And to ensure a good antiseptic effect, a piece of propolis can be chewed for several minutes. The tool will effectively cleanse the throat of pathogenic microflora and eliminate the inflammatory process.
Use propolis with caution in people who are allergic to bee products.
Sea buckthorn oil treatment
The remedy must be used to treat pharyngitis from the first days of the disease. There are several methods of sea buckthorn oil therapy:
- Soak a piece of cotton wool with the product and lubricate the inflamed mucosa several times a day. Can be mixed with olive oil.
- When severe pain occurs, inhalations for up to 15 minutes will be especially effective.
- For the treatment of pharyngitis in the acute stage, the mucosa is first lubricated. And after a while they do inhalations with sea buckthorn oil.
The substance has wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties. When treating pharyngitis with folk remedies, sea buckthorn oil should be bought with a normal expiration date. Otherwise, the necessaryeffect.
Honey therapy
With existing methods, bee products stand out with their special properties. Honey can be used for inhalation and compresses. It can be added to various herbal decoctions and teas.
For the treatment of pharyngitis in children, folk remedies are also used. Effective honey compresses. The bee product is brought to a liquid and warm state using a steam bath. Lubricate the child's feet liberally with honey, and wrap them with several layers of gauze or bandage. Wear wool socks over the top. The exposure time is 30 minutes. Procedures are carried out daily until the child is fully recovered.
The most effective recipe for treating pharyngitis in adults is garlic-honey composition, which is prepared as follows:
- Take 2 large minced garlic cloves and 3 tbsp. spoons of buckwheat honey in a liquid state.
- Heat the composition over low heat until the components are completely dissolved.
- Add a little boiled water to the composition and boil again.
- The finished product is cooled, filtered and placed in a glass jar.
Take medicine every hour in a spoonful. A noticeable improvement in the condition is observed after 2 doses.
Adults and children should be given warm milk with honey to relieve the symptoms of pharyngitis. The drink reduces sore throat and dry mouth. Honey is best taken in liquid form.
Inhalations
Many folk remedies have positive properties in the treatmentpharyngitis in adults. To remove the inflammatory process in the throat and larynx, steam inhalations are used. There are several options for procedures, so they can be alternated:
- Small potato tubers are boiled until tender and inhaled over steam twice a day. The duration of the procedure is 20 minutes. This treatment is also used in children. They should breathe over potato steam, covered with a towel, for 5-7 minutes daily.
- Dissolve soda in hot water and breathe over it for 5 minutes twice a day. The remedy is taken at the rate of 1 teaspoon per liter of water.
- Steam inhalations with the addition of eucalyptus oil have an excellent effect. The product has a bactericidal and expectorant effect.
Sometimes pharyngitis is treated with steam inhalation with a decoction of bay leaf. As a result of the application, a positive result appeared instantly.
Using herbs
Excellent for the treatment of acute pharyngitis infusions of medicinal plants. They can be used to gargle. After application, pain decreases, inflammation is removed and the general condition of the patient is facilitated. The following infusions for rinsing have the effect of folk remedies in the treatment of pharyngitis in adults:
- Mix a tablespoon of chamomile, oak bark and calendula. The mixture is poured with a liter of hot water. Insist and gargle every 2-3 hours.
- A tablespoon of St. John's wort pour a glass of boiling water and leave. Filter, and add a teaspoon of propolis tincture to the composition. Rinse twice a day.
- Table spoon of sea s altadd to 0.5 liters of hot water. Rinse your mouth 5 times a day.
To improve the general condition, a rosehip decoction is used. It can be drunk warm. Infusions of other medicinal herbs can be added to the decoction.
For the treatment of atrophic pharyngitis with folk remedies, the following recipes are suitable:
- 1/2 cup of anise seeds pour a glass of water. Boil for 15 minutes. Add 50 g of honey and a spoonful of cognac. Drink a tablespoon every half hour.
- Decoctions of pine and thyme buds have a special effect for inhalation.
Herbs are excellent remedies for getting rid of any stage of pharyngitis. The dosage should be determined individually for each patient, based on his state of he alth.
Reviews
Estimates of therapy with folk remedies for pharyngitis are mostly positive. Thanks to timely treatment, the symptoms of the disease quickly pass, and the patient feels relief. Such therapy also helps children.
According to reviews, the treatment of pharyngitis with folk remedies is carried out quickly and efficiently. Doctors, along with medicines, also prescribe decoctions of medicinal herbs. They can be drunk as tea, gargle.
Honey has a special effect for the treatment of pharyngitis. It is added to tea, used for inhalation and compresses.
Conclusion
Treatment of pharyngitis with folk remedies is effective if these remedies are used in combination with drugs. Despite their benefits,they should be used with caution due to the likelihood of allergies.
