Most often, a sore throat is diagnosed as acute pharyngitis. This disease is very painful. But, with proper treatment and diet, pharyngitis "leaves" during the week. If the pain does not go away, the temperature rises, the lymph nodes are enlarged, or a rash appears, it would be right to consult a doctor. To prevent this from happening, the treatment of pharyngitis should be in combination: medication and folk remedies.
Symptoms of pharyngitis and its etiology
To successfully treat pharyngitis, it is necessary, firstly, to determine its form.
Acute pharyngitis – affects the upper respiratory tract. It manifests itself in the form of shortness of breath, cough, acute sore throat, perspiration, drowsiness, fever (up to 38 C).
Chronic pharyngitis - symptoms are less pronounced (sore throat, sensation of a foreign body in it, dry cough). The reason is a violation of the microflora of the oral cavity, as a rule, with a decrease in immunity. Secondly, what exactly provoked the disease:
- Infection (respiratory viruses).
- Bacteria (strepto-, staphylo- and pneumococci).
- Allergic reactions.
- Smoking, drinking alcohol.
- Traumatic injuries.
- Exposure to dust and chemicals.
Treatment of pharyngitis at home. Medical therapy.
There are many safe home remedies for treating pharyngitis that you can use on your own.
- Antiviral drugs.
- Gargling with antiseptic solutions.
- Anti-inflammatory and local painkillers (lozenges, sprays).
- Cough syrups will be effective.
- Inhalations with a nebulizer.
In the initial stages of pharyngitis, a sparing diet is prescribed (avoid hard, spicy, salty foods). To help the airways get rid of sputum, you need to drink plenty of warm liquids (milk, tea, water). Drinking plenty of fluids will also keep your throat from drying out and prevent a dry cough.
How to cure pharyngitis with folk remedies?
The main thing in the treatment of pharyngitis with folk remedies – it's patience and time. For this, rinses and inhalations from decoctions of herbs (eucalyptus, sage, calendula, chamomile, blackberry leaves) are used. They are brewed in the ratio of 10 g of grass to 200 ml of boiling water.
It is very effective to use propolis tincture for rinsing, and an infusion of coniferous buds can also be a solution for inhalation. Plus, eating foods rich in vitamins, vegetables and fruits, you will ensure a quick recovery. And for the best result, the treatment should always be complex.
In the autumn-spring period, when it is easy to catch an infection, remember about prevention. To strengthen the body from pharyngitis, it will be effective: hardening, walking in the fresh air, hygiene, and the absence of stressful situations.
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