Diseases of the throat and larynx are one of the most pressing problems of modern otolaryngology. Usually people do not attach importance to such diseases, and such an attitude often leads to serious complications. Diseases of the throat and larynx are diagnosed more and more often, especially in children and young people. Inadequate therapy leads to the formation of foci of chronic infection, which adversely affects the condition of the whole organism.
Diseases of the larynx: symptoms
- dryness and sore throat ;
- high or low-grade fever;
- headache;
- pain when swallowing;
- pain in the lymph nodes, aggravated by palpation;
- unproductive cough;
- sore throat;
- redness and swelling in the throat, an increase in follicles.
The most common diseases of the throat and larynx
An infectious disease of tonsillitis manifests itself as an inflammatory process in the palatine tonsils, which are very important for the formation of the protective functions of the human body. The disease occurs with periodically recurring sore throat, accompanied by intoxication and an increase in lymph nodes. Tonsillitis can cause a variety of complications: arthritis, skin diseases, pyelonephritis, heart defects, thyrotoxicosis. The most effective treatment is tonsil lavage using phonophoresis.
If the back of the throat becomes inflamed , the disease is called pharyngitis . The disease develops after exposure to cold or contaminated air, and as a result of smoking, allergies or injuries. Provoke symptoms of the disease (pain when swallowing, dry cough, low temperature) pathology of intestinal diseases or the effects of acute respiratory viral infections. In the treatment, topically antiseptic drugs are used, as well as lavage of the throat and inhalation.
With laryngitis, the mucous membrane of the larynx becomes inflamed, the disease proceeds acutely or in a chronic form.
It is necessary to exclude overexertion of the voice, in some cases even for a short time to abandon any conversations, to exclude irritating components from food. Laryngitis is treated by inhalation, gargling and warming. As an addition to the main therapy, warm drinking (tea with raspberries, milk with the addition of Borjomi, cocoa butter), wrapping up the throat and hot foot baths are used.
With inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsil, the disease is called adenoiditis . It manifests itself with shortness of breath, snoring, frequent purulent runny nose, recurrent otitis media, which can impair hearing. The cause of adenoiditis is a viral infection. The most effective method of treatment will be rinsing of the nasopharynx in combination with laser therapy, sometimes surgery is performed.
Diseases of the throat and larynx must be treated in a timely manner, especially in chronic forms. To do this, you should visit a specialist. He will conduct adequate therapy and exclude laryngeal tumors, which can be benign (more common) and malignant.
Prevention
In order to prevent tumor-like formations, special attention should be paid to personal hygiene and measures should be taken to improve the conditions of life and work.