Throat diseases are quite common and do not depend on age. This frequency is explained by the function of the larynx - this is the first defense in the pathogen pathway. Most ENT pathologies are similar in their manifestations, but their etiology is different. Hence the different methods of treatment. The list of such diseases in which a sore throat appears is quite impressive: inflammation of the tonsils, laryngitis and pharyngitis, adenoiditis, malignant and benign tumors, polyps, papillomas, metastases, mycoses of the larynx, injuries and mechanical injuries, etc. But in practice the most often similar the symptom appears in colds, flu, SARS, pharyngitis and laryngitis.
The overwhelming majority of throat diseases are infectious. The most common pneumotropic viruses in acute respiratory viral infections - in descending order: enteroviruses, adenoviruses, PC viruses, parainfluenza viruses. Only 23% are influenza viruses. Bacterial pathologies are caused against the background of active reproduction of strepto-, pneumo- and staphylococci and cause tonsillitis and tonsillitis.
How many days usually sore throat? For a viral infection, it is 5-7 days, for a bacterial infection - 5-10.
Signs of the disease
The first manifestations are coughing, sneezing, fever, myalgia and cephalalgia, arthralgia, weakness and loss of strength. Sore throat when swallowing, hypersalivation, swollen lymph nodes, coughing, signs of intoxication, etc. are characteristic.
The mucosa of the pharynx and larynx becomes red, friable. How many days does a sore throat with SARS? As a rule, not less than 3-4 days.
The common cold lasts about seven to eight days in an uncomplicated case. In the first three days, catarrhal phenomena are most acute and active, a person can infect others. Therefore, bed rest and contact restriction are necessary. With a cold, watery fluid from the nose flows for at least two days.
Then the discharge thickens and becomes darker. If the symptoms last longer, this may indicate the attachment of bacterial infections. The treatment is changing. The above symptoms disappear in four to five days. Adult fever may not occur; everything may be limited to subfebrile condition.
In children, the temperature with a cold always arises. How many days does a child have a sore throat? Not less than a week. It should be noted that the discomfort is due to the abundance of innervation of the tonsils - there are many nerve endings that immediately respond to any irritation.
What determines the duration of the disease
Under the term SARS, viral diseases of the upper respiratory tract are combined. They are also called simply respiratory infections. Moreover, each virus has its own characteristics, and the duration of inflammation will differ.
Not the last place in this case is played by the state of immunity and the adaptive abilities of the diseased. The duration of ARVI as a whole does not exceed in the absence of complications of the week.
How many days does a sore throat with a cold? In mild forms, the disease lasts 3-4 days. With adenoviruses and metapneumoviruses complicated by SARS, the disease will continue for several weeks. Influenza can be unsettled for a whole month, and asthenia after it for three months.
How much sore throat does a flu virus cause? Fever and catarrhal symptoms can last for several days. This is only with the correct behavior of the patient and compliance with bed rest. Preservation of a fever for more than five days will indicate complications or the addition of bacterial microflora.
How many days does a sore throat with a viral infection and temperature in the case of adenoviruses? This condition can persist for up to two weeks. Throat hurts for at least five days. With a cold, its main manifestation is rhinorrhea - transparent watery snot, the temperature may remain normal. They go unceasingly, causing swelling of the tissues of the nose and soreness when blowing the nose. But still, the course of the common cold is milder and shorter than that of the flu. A person crashes for several days, with flu for several weeks. Influenza is insidious in that it causes very serious complications.
How many days does a sore throat with a cold and coughing last? With SARS, sore throat usually lasts up to five days, and a cough can bother even for three to four weeks.
Some viruses can affect the intestinal mucosa, and then abdominal pain is added to the symptoms. This is especially true for children.
Sore throat with angina
One of the very unpleasant and dangerous ENT diseases, which is accompanied by sore throat, is angina. It often develops in children 5-15 years old. In 99% of cases, the cause is beta-hemolytic streptococcus group A. But it can also be a complication of ARVI. Characteristic signs of tonsillitis are also fever, swelling and hyperemia of the tonsils.
How many days a sore throat with angina depends on various factors. Among them:
- type of tonsillitis;
- immunity strength;
- age;
- stage of neglect;
- correct treatment.
It is worth noting that sore throat does not depend on age - with angina, it happens in everyone. Most often, it appears due to the rich innervation of the tonsils - the nerve endings are very sensitive to any irritation.
How much sore throat with angina? With bacterial etiology, the throat can hurt for up to five days.
How does a sore throat flow?
The course of a sore throat goes in three stages - prodromal, acute and subside. Usually at the beginning of a sore throat there are no uncomfortable sensations and pains are not expressed - this fits into the incubation period lasting two to four days.
During this time, bacteria actively multiply on the throat mucosa. If there is no cure, mild pains become sharp.
After passing the incubation period, prodromal occurs, which also lasts one to three days. At this time, the patient complains of malaise, apathy, lethargy and chills. With a strong immune system, tonsillitis can end there. If weak - goes into the acute period on the third day after infection.
There is a height - pronounced symptoms. How many days does a sore throat? Sore throat appears not only when swallowing, it becomes constant. It can last no less than five to six days. Cephalgia, nausea, chills, poor health, weakness join.
How many days does a sore throat with sore throat? The acute stage takes about seven days. Some patients have up to five. The remission of inflammation is characterized by a decrease in the severity of the clinic and begins immediately after the acute period. Recovery of the body can occur if all requirements are followed within four to five days, but with weak immunity - up to three weeks.
How long does a sore throat with sore throat? As a rule, at least a week with complicated angina (purulent). If we are talking about tonsillitis, then with its bacterial etiology, it lasts at least five days, subject to timely treatment. This is the answer to the question "How much does a sore throat with angina in a child?".
Types of angina
- Catarrhal sore throat is the simplest and easiest form. With it, there is a slight swelling of the tonsils, redness and inflamed granulation of the pharynx, pain when swallowing, the tongue is coated with plaque. The inflammation is slight. In adults, the temperature is insignificant, in children - high. How much sore throat with catarrhal sore throat? The duration of the disease is not more than five days.
- Angina lacunar - the development of symptoms is rapid. The temperature rises quickly and high, the head begins to hurt, weakness occurs. Inside the glands, pus accumulates in the gaps, purulent plugs appear in the form of tubercles on the tonsils. The back wall of the throat is hyperemic. How many days does a sore throat? If treatment is started in a timely manner, then on average in six to seven days the symptoms will disappear, and you will not have to wait for complications or the development of a more severe course.
- Follicular tonsillitis also has an acute and rapid onset. The throat, which is accompanied by migraine and arthralgia, is very sore. On the surface of the tonsils - spots of pus. How much sore throat with follicular tonsillitis? Follicular tonsillitis can last on average six to seven days, provided that it is properly treated. With follicular tonsillitis, the tonsils become hyperemic, swollen. This tonsillitis is heavier than lacunar.
- Phlegmonous tonsillitis - purulent processes are already moving to the lymphoid tissue. There is an accumulation of pus in the form of an abscess. More often the process of inflammation is one-sided. Symptoms are the same, but pronounced. Putrid odor from the mouth joins. Characteristically, with purulent tonsillitis, chronic inflammation of the lungs and bronchi is exacerbated. How much sore throat? The total duration of angina depends on the factors already indicated. For some, it takes a week, while others are treated for two weeks or more in order to completely get rid of the disease. A significant role belongs to the pathogen. Bacterial tonsillitis has a long duration and severity. This is especially true for adults.
So, how many days does a sore throat with a sore throat? Symptoms usually disappear within seven days. Recovery takes place within ten days and depends on the correctness of the chosen antibiotic.
How much sore throat with purulent sore throat? About seven to nine days with proper treatment. In the absence of antibiotic therapy, streptococci definitely cause complications.
When immune cells come into contact with cocci for a long time, the result is an autoimmune process. The destruction of proteins that are similar in structure to streptococcal protein occurs. Which ones? Such proteins are found in heart valves, joints, and kidney tissues.
There is a development of rheumatism. In the absence of treatment or its incorrectness, ulcerative necrotic tonsillitis may develop. The last two species are the most difficult and dangerous.
How much sore throat with purulent tonsillitis of this kind? About seven to nine days with proper treatment. A treatment by a surgeon in a hospital is not excluded.
How many days does a sore throat after tonsillectomy (tonsillectomy)? Sore throat can be felt within two weeks, the peak of pain symptoms appears from the fifth to the seventh day after surgery. This time coincides with the peeling of the crusts on the wall of the pharynx.
Tonsillitis
This prolonged inflammation of the palatine and pharyngeal tonsils (most often chronic) is a sad consequence of frequent tonsillitis. It can provoke measles, scarlet fever, diphtheria.
With tonsillitis, the lymphoid tissue can no longer cope with the function of protecting against microbes and gradually begins to atrophy. Exacerbations are accompanied by friability and hypertrophy of the tonsils.
How many days does a sore throat with tonsillitis? With treatment, no more than four to five days. To completely cure exacerbations of tonsillitis, the course of antibiotics should be at least 10-14 days.
Laryngitis
Laryngitis from pharyngitis differs in the localization of inflammation. Laryngitis is manifested by problems in the larynx, and pharyngeal mucosa is affected in pharyngitis. Both pathologies are always secondary. Laryngitis is characterized by involvement in the inflammatory process of the vocal cords, due to which the voice timbre is reduced.
Inflammation can occur acutely and chronically. The development of pathology is always associated with hypothermia, inhalation of dusty air, smog.
Laryngitis has a dangerous complication in young children in the form of false croup. With it, laryngeal edema develops, which, if untreated, can lead to asphyxiation.
The disease is characterized by a barking cough with a metallic tinge. Hoarse voice to aphonia, dry throat is noted.
The temperature is low-grade. With inflammatory processes in the throat, pain and perspiration are felt, breathing is difficult. Acute laryngitis is dangerous for children under two years of age, since it can lead to false croup, requiring emergency measures.
Pharyngitis
It occurs quite often. With this disease, the tissues around the tonsils are inflamed. They blush and swell.
With pharyngitis observed:
- severe runny nose (contrast to laryngitis);
- scratching in the throat with a dry cough, which intensifies at night;
- hoarseness is small;
- sore throat is worse when swallowing and less at rest.
In general, overall health is disturbed a little.
How many days does a sore throat with pharyngitis? Passes in four to five days. May be subfebrile temperature. Her increase beyond these limits indicates the addition of a sore throat.
Sore throat and how many days does the temperature last? Within 7-10 days, a person can fully recover. The first three days in most patients, the temperature is high, but amenable to the action of antipyretics.
The main thing is to prevent the sore throat from joining. Chronic pharyngitis arises from foci of chronic infections - carious teeth, sinusitis, etc.
Chronic pharyngitis can worsen up to seven times a year or more often. He never gives a fever, but coughing and perspiration worsen the quality of life - sleep is disturbed and weakness and irritability arise. In addition, the process manifests itself by constant sore throat, due to which there is a constant cough, atrophy of the nasal mucosa.
Complications
Angina always requires a serious attitude to itself in terms of treatment, because it is dangerous for its consequences. It can lead to the following complications:
- rheumatism;
- paratonsillar abscess;
- necrosis of the tonsils;
- sinusitis and otitis;
- meningitis;
- pneumonia;
- purulent pharyngitis;
- nephritis;
- vasculitis;
- pharyngeal abscess;
- pathology of the eyes.
Pus remaining in the gaps leads to the appearance of a focus of chronic infection.
Treatment does not always shorten the course of a sore throat, but prevents complications.
Diagnostics
Inspection of the throat is carried out using a laryngoscope and a pharyngoscope. Other diagnostic methods are standard - a blood and urine test, a swab from the throat.
Most often, throat infections are bacterial, therefore bacterial culture is inoculated to determine the pathogen itself and the sensitivity of the pathogen to antibiotics.
Throat treatment
How many days does a sore throat? It depends on the correct treatment. Recovery may occur already on the third day. But for this you need to be treated. Does healing accelerate recovery? This determines the state of the immune system in a sick person: for someone, treatment is not required at all and takes place at the same time as in patients using therapy.
The concept of treatment includes not only taking antibacterial tablets, but also rinsing, irrigation of the throat, steam inhalation, physiotherapy, etc.
Drug treatment
The main groups of drugs:
- antibiotics - in case of bacterial infections;
- antiviral drugs - Remantadin, Anaferon, Arbidol;
- antihistamines for desensitizing the body - "Suprastin", "Tavegil", "Diazolin", "Ebastin", "Cetirizine";
- analgesics and antipyretics - such as analgin, paracetamol;
- mucolytics - “ACC”, “Prospan”, “Ambroxol”;
- local action of antiseptics;
- streptococcal and staphylococcal bacteriophages.
Diseases of the throat - this is just the case when the use of folk remedies is not forbidden.
Naturally, not as a major, but as a significant addition - a must. Good results show homeopathic remedies.
Antibiotics
With angina, they become the basis of treatment. Penicillins are effective for streptococci: Sulbactam, Ampicillin, Amoxicillin, Extensillin, Augmentin.
The macrolides include Klacid, Sumamed, Azithromycin, Rulid, etc. In severe cases, cephalosporins - Cephalexin, Cefamezin, Rocefin, Lendacin, fluoroquinolones - Siflox, Ciprofloxacin.
Local processing
The most effective drugs are local effects - they can remove discomfort and reduce inflammation in the tissues of the pharynx. They do not shorten the duration of the disease, but they feel much better.
The inflamed throat can be treated with sprays and medicines for lubricating the mucous membrane, such as: Hexoral, Ingalipt, Propasol, Lugol, Teraflu, Bioparox, Chlorophyllipt, Stopangin, Yoks, "Cameton", "Strepsils", "Septolete" and others. Bioparox is especially effective. Its action is directed not only to bacteria, but also to fungi. The tool can be used immediately, without waiting for the temperature to rise.
Lollipops and absorbable tablets - Septolete, Strepsils, Grammidin, Decatilene, Faringosept, Falimint, Trahisan, Lizak and Septefril. Such tablets can also be used to prevent angina.
Means for irrigation, lubrication and rinsing - "Miramistin", "Octenisept", "Dioxidine", furatsilin, "Chlorhexidine", "Givaleks", "Stopangin", "Tantum Verde", "Rotokan". They reduce sore throat and inflammation by relieving swelling. To rinse is effective, it is better to use a nebulizer, which will allow you to rinse and the inner wall of the pharynx. A solution of lugol can lubricate the mucous membrane.
Gargling
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Stronger tablets are Septefril (containing an antimicrobial decamethoxin), Lysobact and Strepsils - a combined antiseptic for local exposure. Available in different flavor combinations.
"Lizobakt" - a combined antiseptic. It contains the enzyme lysozyme - harmful to gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, pyridoxine - protects the mucous membrane of the throat and has an anti-aphthous function.
Ingalipt - spray is used to irrigate the throat mucosa. Contains soluble sulfanilamides and oils: thymol, eucalyptus, peppermint, which also have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic effects. Effectively help with acute and chronic inflammation. In general, the effect of many aerosols is based on the presence of the action of essential oils.
Hexoral is a very good spray, used for ENT diseases and in dentistry. It has not only antimicrobial activity, but also antifungal, antiviral. Relieves inflammation and pain. It has a light analgesic effect.
Cameton - in the throat spray there is, in addition to the above oils, also camphor oil - relieves sore throat. Contains antiseptic - chlorobutanol. Spray helps with any form of sore throat.
How to treat cough with pharyngitis?
With a wet cough, mucolytics are used to remove sputum. They thin the sputum and remove it. There are a lot of such mucus-thinning drugs, it is better for them to be chosen by the doctor. If the cough is dry, prescribe drugs to affect the cough center to reduce its excitability - Codelac, Sinecode, Libexin.
A complex drug in the fight against cough - Herbion syrup. It contains plantain and mallow extract; they stimulate the secretion of mucus, reducing the viscosity of sputum. In addition, they have a bactericidal effect, relieve inflammation, strengthen the throat immunity, and have an enveloping effect. Other constituents suppress the cough reflex.
Folk remedies
Any treatment for diseases of the throat necessarily implies compliance with bed rest, plenty of warm drink, raspberries, linden and currants will also help.
As a source of vitamins, rosehip infusion will help. Natural remedies for rinsing: a solution of salt with soda and a few drops of iodine; herbal decoctions - chamomile, calendula, sage, oregano, linden, yarrow.
Propolis tincture, calendula taken inside will help. Tonsils can be lubricated with Kalanchoe juice or propolis tincture. With purulent processes, sea buckthorn oil helps well. During thermal procedures, the temperature should be normal.
Compresses and solutions for inhalation:
- Grated potatoes mix with vinegar and apply as a compress.
- To boiled potatoes add oil and iodine - compress for the night.
- Inhalations with tea tree oil or menthol.
- Mix half a glass of lemon juice, 1.5 cups cranberry and 2 cups beetroot juice, add a glass of vodka and honey. Take a tablespoon before meals.
It is good to eat garlic, which contains volatile and has antiviral activity.
Prevention
A strong condition against throat diseases is strong immunity. To support it you need:
- compliance with the regime of work and rest, sleep should be full;
- stress elimination;
- sufficient drinking regimen;
- body hardening;
- moderate sports loads;
- personal hygiene, which is especially important during colds;
- exclusion of drafts and hypothermia.
When dealing with patients do not forget about the mask. In the off-season, it is better to visit less crowded places. This is especially important for children. An excellent complement to a healthy lifestyle will be quitting smoking, maintaining normal indoor humidity, and a balanced diet of vitamins and minerals. Smoking and alcohol contribute to the development of a number of diseases. During influenza epidemics, you should take such products as Anaferon, Arbidol, Amizon, etc. to protect your body. Before leaving the house on such days, lubrication of the nasal mucosa with oxolinic ointment helps.
Doctors advice
Doctors warn that not all folk remedies are so trustworthy. For example, gargling with gasoline. Although many indicate that everything goes after that. Doctors advise against this, since the mucous membrane of the throat is easily damaged and burned.
Many lean on hot tea, raspberries, honey, lemon. It seems to be right, but do not forget that honey, for example, under a microscope resembles sandpaper and will mechanically rub the throat.
Replace a hot drink with a warm one - there will be no burn of an already inflamed mucosa. The same goes for soda and lemon. Do not rely on raspberries, it does not act on viruses.
The doctors' recommendations suggest that you should take into account the habits of your throat: if you drink unusually cold for you, do not swallow right away - hold it in your mouth to warm it.
As for the soda-salt solution with iodine. As far as this solution is safe, it is also ineffective. Better sprays, tablets for resorption and irrigation with antiseptics. With viruses, they do not help.
Do not chase expensive sprays, take what is affordable. Why? Because the acute process goes the same on any drugs.
Gargling three or four times is enough - this is optimal. In case of viral infections, do not drink antibiotics, they are not designed for this. There is no need to wear a neck at home, since this will not give a therapeutic effect. Only if you need to go outside, use a scarf.