How to treat chronic pharyngitis in adults with folk remedies and medicines

Pharyngitis is called catarrh of the mucous membranes of the pharynx. Due to untimely or ineffective treatment, the disease can become chronic. The human throat consists of three main departments:

• nasopharynx;
• oropharynx;
• larynx

An inflammatory process can occur in any of these parts. In babies up to a year, this pathology develops due to the ingestion of a streptococcal microorganism.

Chronic pharyngitis (ICD code 10 - J31.2) develops against the background of constant exposure to various adverse factors. Also, this disease can appear on its own, without the presence of the primary causative agent of a viral or allergic etiology. With this pathology, antibiotics are often used, for example, the Bioparox spray.

Causes of the disease

The following causes of chronic pharyngitis in adults are:

1. Not effective treatments for acute respiratory and viral diseases.
2. Bad habits. Tobacco and alcohol consumption overdry the mucous membranes.
3. Frequent emotional upheaval.
4. Hypothermia and the use of cold drinks.
5. Work in unhealthy work. Inhalation of harmful fumes and dust irritates the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, resulting in inflammation of the pharynx.
6. Drying of the mucous membrane of the pharynx due to impaired nasal breathing.
7. Congenital structural features of the upper respiratory tract.
8. Diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, colitis). The systematic reflux of gastric acid secretion into the esophagus causes irritation of the pharyngeal membranes.
9. Decrease in the body's immune forces.
10. The appearance of an allergic reaction.
11. The presence of chronic infections.
12. Damage to the pharynx due to a surgical intervention can provoke the development of this ailment.
13. The ingress of a foreign body into the pharyngeal cavity.
14. Diseases of the teeth. Frequent damage to dentin by caries, as well as gingivitis and stomatitis, can provoke an exacerbation of pharyngeal disease due to the spread of pathogenic microorganisms.

Main symptoms

All clinical symptoms of the disease are latent in nature, which are replaced by periods of exacerbation of the disease. For chronic pharyngitis (ICD code 10 - J31.2), the following symptoms are characteristic:

1. Dry throat.
2. Difficulty swallowing solid foods.
3. The appearance of an unpleasant, pronounced odor from the oral cavity. It occurs due to the spread of pathogenic bacteria.
4. Redness of the mucous membranes.
5. The appearance of hoarseness during a conversation.
6. Rapid swallowing of saliva. The release of saliva and its frequent swallowing helps to reduce sore throat, this is due to the softening of the mucous membrane of the throat.
7. Dry cough with the appearance of characteristic wheezing. This is a reflex reaction of the body to blockage of the respiratory tract with purulent discharge.
8. Increased subfebrile body temperature. It is observed only during an exacerbation of the disease.
9. Deterioration of well-being and the appearance of general malaise.
10. Anxiety during sleep. It occurs due to increased pain when swallowing saliva and the accumulation of mucus.
11. The appearance of a feeling of stuffiness in the throat. It occurs due to the formation of plugs from mucous and purulent secretions.

It should also be noted that the disease can spread to the middle ear, which contributes to the development of otitis media. To prevent the development of dangerous complications, you must consult a specialist for the differential diagnosis of pharyngitis from related conditions.

To treat the disease, Bioparox Spray is often prescribed. This is a topical medicine. Other antibiotics are also prescribed, with chronic pharyngitis in adults this is the best way to cope with the disease. What other methods of dealing with the disease exist? Which remedies are most effective?

Lugol

A cure for chronic pharyngitis in adults, the effectiveness of which has been proven by more than one generation. Previously, it was published only in the form of a solution, and the procedure for lubricating the glands was unpleasant. In order to treat the affected area, it was literally necessary to “launch” a finger in the mouth wrapped in a bandage that was impregnated with a medicine, sometimes a pencil was used for this purpose. Not so long ago, this medicine began to be produced in the form of a spray, this greatly facilitated its use. Due to the medicinal qualities of the main functioning element - molecular iodine, the drug has an antibacterial, antiseptic effect, has a local irritant effect (improves blood supply to the inflamed area, weakens pain). With pharyngitis, the drug is used from two to six times a day, it all depends on the severity of the ailment. Immediately after irrigation, it is recommended to give up food and drink for thirty minutes.

Sprays

For medical treatment of chronic pharyngitis in adults, sprays are best suited, they can alleviate the symptoms of the disease. Such tools have a number of significant advantages:

• convenience, compactness, ease of use;
• directed effect - the medication goes directly to the inflamed mucosa.

Ingalipt

This drug has been used for more than 4 decades to treat chronic pharyngitis in adults. "Ingalipt" is considered one of the first Russian-made products, which was released in the form of a spray. Thanks to the multicomponent formula (streptocid, sulfathiazole, thymol, eucalyptus oil and peppermint), the product provides a disinfecting, disinfecting effect. The inflamed mucosa is treated three to four times a day. Sprays with a similar composition are considered to be: "Novoingalipt", "Ingalipt-N".

Means for eliminating the pain syndrome

If we talk about sprays with an analgesic effect, which can remove the opposite throat pain, then the most effective means will be: "Tantum Verde" and "Teraflu Lar". Both drugs have an anti-inflammatory effect, smell good with mint, and are indicated for pharyngitis.

"Teraflu Lar" removes painful sensations when swallowing due to the presence of lodocaine, "Tantum Verde" contains benzidamine hydrochloride. Both sprays also have an antimicrobial effect.

"Cameton"

This is another tool that can cure chronic pharyngitis at home. It is attributed to drugs of combined exposure. Its composition: a simple anesthetic and antiseptic chlorobutanol hydrate, camphor, enhancing the flow of blood to the "sick" zone, menthol, eucalyptus oil. Patients note that this remedy is quite effective, especially at the initial stage of the disease. It is necessary to do 2-3 injections in one procedure, the frequency of use is 3-4 times in 24 hours.

Hexoral

Aerosol of a wide range of effects, exhibits an antimicrobial, antibacterial effect, successfully fights against fungi. This is another drug that can successfully treat chronic pharyngitis in adults. Its main component is hexetidine, this substance is a light anesthetic. Additional components are essential oils of peppermint and eucalyptus, levomenthol, alcohol, methyl salicylate. Hexetidine relieves pain, reduces the intensity of coughing, and reduces swelling of the mucosa. Irrigation should be carried out twice a day after a meal.

Yoks

Instructions for use with the spray "Yoks" indicates that it belongs to drugs that have an antimicrobial effect, the main active substance actively fights viruses, fungi, microorganisms, simple bacteria. Key functional elements: povidone-iodine (iodine with a soluble polymer polyvinylpyrrolidone), allantoin (a nitrogenous compound of natural origin). According to the instructions for use, the spray "Yoks" is used 2-4 times a day. In the acute course of the disease, the agent should be used every 4 hours.

How to treat chronic pharyngitis in adults with pills?

To treat the ailment, resorption tablets are often prescribed. The most effective remedies for pharyngitis:

• Neo-Angin. A disinfecting medicine is prescribed for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity and larynx, as well as to reduce pain. It is prescribed for children from 6 years and adults, it is necessary to dissolve 1 tablet every 3 hours.
• "Faringosept". The active substance is ambazon acid. It has a bacteriostatic effect, which means that the drug prevents the growth of bacteria. Dosage for adults: 1 tablet up to 5 times a day, for children 3-7 years old, the daily norm (0.03 g) must be divided into 3 doses. According to the instructions, the use of "Faringosept" during pregnancy and lactation is permissible, since the active substance functions locally without getting into the blood. Feedback on the drug is only positive. There is an improvement in well-being, unpleasant symptoms disappear: perspiration, pain, dry mucous membrane.
• Hexoral Tabs. The main active ingredients: chlorhexidine hydrochloride (bactericidal agent) and anesthesin (anesthetic). Substances have the ability to concentrate in saliva for a long time, which increases the duration of the drug. It can be prescribed from 4 years, it is allowed to take up to 4 tablets per day. From 12 years old and at an older age, it is permissible to dissolve up to 8 tablets, one piece every 2 hours. Please note that Hexoral Tabs tablets are contraindicated in case of open wounds or mouth ulcers, and in addition, you should not take the medicine with a high susceptibility to the components that make up the drug. According to reviews, it is best to start taking the drug immediately at the first symptoms of the disease, this will greatly accelerate recovery. The medicine has a pleasant taste.

Folk remedies

Folk remedies are often combined with taking medications. Treatment of chronic pharyngitis with folk remedies in adults can be as follows:

• Natural honey. It can be used for inhalation and rinsing, as well as for applications in the nasal passages. The duration of treatment depends entirely on the individual characteristics of the body and the stage of the disease. The average duration of treatment with natural honey is about 10 days. It is important to remember that honey is a strong allergen that can cause a negative reaction in the form of anaphylactic shock. Significant improvement helps achieve the use of honey inside, it should first be dissolved in a glass of warm milk. Drink allows you to relieve pain and sore throat.
• Sea buckthorn oil is a natural and useful product for the treatment of inflammatory processes. Most often, sea buckthorn oil is used to lubricate the affected mucous membrane.
• Propolis tincture. This tool is being prepared at home quickly enough. One tablespoon of crushed propolis is poured with 100 ml of alcohol and infused for about a week. Propolis has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, and also helps to accelerate tissue regeneration.
• The use of herbal infusions for rinsing and inhalation. In the fight against pharyngitis, herbs are used that have an antiseptic effect (chamomile, needles, eucalyptus).
• Infusion of coniferous buds. The needles are famous for their vitamin C content, which helps the immune system cope with the disease. 100 g of kidneys are poured with a glass of boiling water and insisted for a day. Take 2-3 tablespoons throughout the day.
• Cacao butter. It refers to effective cough suppressants. It is added to warm milk.
• Decoction of blackberry leaves. Helps to cope with the inflammatory process of the oropharynx. A leaf-based product is used for inhalation and mouthwash.
• Blackberry fruits are famous for the content of a huge complex of vitamins, which has a beneficial effect on improving the body's immune system.
• Potato Pairs Inhaling warm air over potatoes greatly facilitates breathing. The procedure should last at least 15 minutes.
• Rosehip. The use of infusions and decoctions of rose hips effectively helps to cope with pharyngitis. To increase immunity, the regular use of rose hips in the form of drinks and decoctions is recommended. For a complex effect, the addition of sea buckthorn oil or viburnum berries is possible. This collection contains many vitamins and helps to accelerate the recovery period.
• Rinse with saline. To do this, you need sea (or ordinary table) salt, which is diluted in a glass of warm water. Rinsing is carried out about 3-6 times a day.
• Alcohol compress. Due to the warming effect, this compress helps to reduce the inflammatory process and accelerate recovery.

Prevention

You can protect yourself from pharyngitis, but for this you must first eliminate the negative factors that can lead to the onset of the disease. The development of pharyngitis can contribute to smoking, as well as the constant inhalation of tobacco smoke or harmful gas, for example, at work. If it is not possible to avoid visiting smoked, smoky or polluted places due to work or for some other reason, then it is recommended to use personal protective equipment.

In order to prevent pharyngitis, it is advisable to abandon such bad habits as drinking alcohol and smoking, in addition, all kinds of gastrointestinal diseases can provoke this disease, so it is very important to cure these ailments in advance.

Pharyngitis can provoke ARVI or hypothermia in the winter, so you need to protect yourself from all these problems. An excellent prophylaxis of pharyngitis is the correct food regimen, moreover, very sharp, chilled or hot dishes should be completely abandoned, and food is recommended to be consumed in small portions in the form of heat.

Hardening will help protect against pharyngitis, moreover, the body must be prepared gradually, do not immediately rush into a pond with ice water. It is advisable for an unprepared person to start with a contrast shower.