At the entrance to the throat on the sides and on the upper arch of the sky are the guards of our body - tonsils. They consist of special lymphoid tissue and protect us from uninvited guests - various pathogens. But sometimes they themselves are attacked and inflamed. This is a sore throat. Therefore, with angina, all signs of inflammation manifest as swelling, an increase in size, redness (hyperemia) of the tonsils and pain. In some cases, islands of dirty gray plaque or small pustules (purulent follicles) form on the surface. Angina is quite easy to diagnose - by characteristic sore throat when swallowing. And for the statement in the diagnosis it’s enough just to open your mouth to look into the throat - tonsils are clearly visible. Angina is an infectious disease and needs antibiotic therapy under the supervision of a doctor.
Tonsils are located so that in addition to taking medications, they are available for rinsing, lubricating and there are many different ways to do this, including treating tonsillitis with folk remedies. Moreover, if the process of inflammation in the pharynx is not pronounced and is not accompanied by fever and profuse raids, and only slight pain and slight redness of the pharynx are felt, then it is possible that antibiotics can be delayed, since they are far from harmless to the body (especially children), and use it is the alternative treatment of angina.
Treatment of angina with folk remedies is widely covered both on the Internet pages of medical topics and in specialized literature. In addition, due to the wide spread of this disease (tonsillitis has been ill at least once in my life, probably every person), almost every family has its own “grandmother's recipe” that describes home treatment for angina. But still, the treatment of angina with folk remedies is most often based on the same ingredients, more often than others mentioned in folk recipes. For example, propolis is recommended. For adults, alcohol tincture is suitable: 30 grams of propolis is dissolved in 100 ml of 70 percent alcohol and diluted with water by about half. A teaspoon of the resulting tincture is held in the throat for as long as possible, rinsing the tonsils with angina. The procedure can be repeated up to 4 times a day. But propolis can simply be chewed in an amount of 2-3 grams several times a day, including for children. It is only necessary to ensure that it is fresh, since only such a product has a healing effect. Treatment of angina with folk remedies can also be carried out using ordinary saline (1 teaspoon without a slide in a glass of water), where it is good to add freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon. For one rinse - 1 cup of the mixture. You can repeat 3 or 4 times a day. In addition, treatment of angina with folk remedies includes ordinary iodine, which can be used to lubricate inflamed tonsils. But here it is necessary to show reasonable caution. Firstly, there may be an allergic reaction to iodine, and secondly, it is not recommended to carry out the procedure for lubrication with iodine more than 2 times a day.
There are among the tips that recommend alternative treatment for tonsillitis and common dangerous misconceptions, among which the throat lubrication with kerosene is in the first place. Some people manage to get this oil distillation product and try to treat them. It is absolutely impossible to do this! Like all petroleum products, kerosene is a poisonous substance and, if ingested, can cause poisoning, especially in a child’s body. In addition, it has a strong irritating effect and can aggravate the process of inflammation. And also cause a spasm of the muscles of the pharynx up to a complete stop of breathing.
In order for the treatment of angina with folk remedies to bring only benefit, always, before using this or that remedy, it is necessary to consult a doctor.