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Sore throat - this symptom is common at any time of the year, and especially in the off-season in people of all ages. Perspiration, hoarseness, dryness and burning appear, it becomes painful to swallow and speak. This can be a sign of a disease or a reaction of the mucous membrane of the pharynx to the influence of the external environment. In any case, this symptom should be taken seriously and find out the cause of its occurrence as soon as possible, and only then proceed with the treatment of sore throat.

Causes

There is a very diverse pain in the throat: sharp, stitching, dull, aching, throbbing, with increasing effect or constant. The whole throat can hurt, on one or two sides, or in the middle. Why is this happening? The pain causes the following causes:

Viruses. It’s hard to protect yourself from them. They spread by airborne droplets, and their outbreaks occur several times a year. All of them cause a sharp sore throat, which makes it difficult to swallow even saliva. Her health worsens, headaches appear, fever up to 38 degrees. There is reddening of the throat, lachrymation, the child may have an increase in lymph nodes.
Bacteria. This infection is less common than viral. It can penetrate the body from the external environment, as well as with weakening of immunity due to an excessive increase in opportunistic bacteria inside each individual. Common symptoms of the disease are: perspiration and sore throat, swelling of the larynx and tonsils, weakness and fever up to 40 degrees.
Fungus. As a result of the multiplication of mold and yeast-like fungi, various diseases of the throat appear. With such lesions, the mucous membrane is covered with a white or grayish coating, which has a curdled consistency. There is pain in the throat, but the temperature often remains normal. The cause of the disease is associated with a weakened immune system, prolonged antibiotic treatment and malfunctioning of the digestive tract.
Tumors They can form in the larynx or be metastases of oncological diseases of other internal organs. In connection with the growth of neoplasms in patients, a feeling of coma in the throat appears. There are problems with swallowing, the voice becomes hoarse or hoarse.
Allergy. It causes inflammation and swelling of the mucous membrane, which leads to perspiration and sore throat, shortness of breath, dry cough. The general condition worsens, irritability, weakness, and increased fatigue appear. Body temperature remains within normal limits. Choking attacks are possible.
Dry air. This problem occurs in winter due to heating, and in summer the air becomes dry due to the operation of air conditioners. To maintain normal humidity, use a humidifier or wet rags.
Ligament overstrain. Sore throat occurs in those who speak a lot and loudly. This ailment negatively affects the well-being of a person, and the voice becomes hoarse.
Foreign body. These can be small objects, parts of medical instruments, living objects, food debris. There is pain in the larynx, hoarseness, coughing and vomiting. Over time, inflammation develops, leading to edema, breathing becomes difficult.

Diagnosis of sore throat

To make an accurate diagnosis, you need to carry out the following activities:

conversation with the patient - identification of signs and complaints;
external examination of the pharynx;
palpation of the neck;
examination of the body for skin rashes;
examination of the sinuses, ears;
bacteriological analysis of mucus;
general and biochemical analysis of blood and urine.

Only after all the measures taken and the results of the examination, a final diagnosis is made and treatment for sore throat is prescribed.

Diseases with cough, fever, and sore throat

Such symptoms are most often found with the following pathologies:

Tonsillitis. Has a chronic or acute nature, manifested in the form of tonsillitis. In this condition, the palatine glands become inflamed, they increase in size and purulent plugs or plaque form on the surface. There is a sharp pain and burning sensation in the throat. Body temperature can rise to 39 degrees and does not go well. The causative agent is bacteria or viruses. To treat sore throat without coughing with tonsillitis, you must consult a doctor who will prescribe a course of antibiotics or antiviral drugs, depending on the causative agent of the disease. Self-medication leads to serious complications.
Sinusitis and sinusitis. Cough and sore throat often accompany these diseases. Pathogens that cause sinusitis contribute to swelling of the upper respiratory tract and affect the oral mucosa. With prolonged acute sinusitis, which often becomes chronic, purulent sections from the sinuses continuously drain into the throat. As a result, continuous coughing occurs. To treat sore throat and runny nose, drops with a vasoconstrictor effect are used, they rinse the nose and rinse the throat with soda solution, and often antibiotics and antiallergic drugs are connected. After recovery, sanitation of the nasal mucosa continues.
ARVI. The disease is caused by viruses. Body temperature does not exceed 38 degrees, a sore throat and neck area appears. As a result of drying and irritation of the mucosa, perspiration occurs. Do not bring down the low-grade fever. Treatment of cough and sore throat is performed with antiviral drugs prescribed by your doctor. With this disease, taking antibiotics is pointless, they will not help. It is recommended to use infusions of herbs for gargling. A plentiful warm drink will help get rid of the virus faster. To strengthen immunity, take vitamin complexes.
Pharyngitis. With the disease, dryness, perspiration and stitching in the throat appear, aggravated by swallowing and opening the mouth. Mucous red and inflamed, on the glands plaque with the presence of pus. Patients have a sore throat and dry cough. The treatment is selected by the doctor depending on the clinical picture. This disease is easily confused with mycosis of the throat, the causative agent of which is fungi and where a completely different treatment is prescribed. It is advisable to exclude acidic, spicy and hot foods from the diet.

Sore throat that goes away without a fever

With acute infection of the upper respiratory tract, sore throat, malaise, but there may be no temperature. This happens for the following reasons:

the presence of strong immunity;
incubation period;
immunity created by vaccination or a previous disease;
weak protective functions of the body. He is not able to fight the infection.

The treatment of a sore throat without fever depends entirely on the cause of the symptoms. The affected upper respiratory tract is usually softened by rinsing the chamomile decoction and salt water, which also gives an anti-inflammatory effect. Sore throat can also be present from a stuffy nose, as you have to breathe through your mouth all the time. As a result, the mucosa dries up and gets irritated. In this case, use sprays with sea water and vasoconstrictor drops in the nose. In colds, inhalations with infusions of various herbs are indicated. Apply painkillers and bactericides sold in the pharmacy network. Without fever, sore throat can be treated with hot foot baths with mustard. To increase the body's resistance, it is recommended to take vitamin C. It is far from always possible to cope with the disease without temperature. Therefore, if:

there are no positive dynamics of treatment at home in 2-3 days;
sore throat worse;
weakness increases;
body aches and skin rashes appear.

It is recommended to consult a doctor immediately, otherwise time will be missed and the disease will immediately begin to progress.

Causes of a sore throat in a pregnant woman and their elimination

As a result of weakened immunity due to pregnancy, a woman is predisposed to various infectious diseases. Sore throat can be caused by:

viral lesions of the larynx;
bacterial infections;
fungi;
allergies
toxicosis;
mechanical damage.

Sore throat is not always a symptom of a serious illness, but a woman needs to see a doctor to determine its cause. To make the correct diagnosis, an initial examination of the patient is carried out, complaints are heard and, if necessary, biomaterial is taken for analysis to determine the nature of the disease. When determining a viral infection, it is treated with folk remedies and medicines that are approved for use in this category of patients. A bacterial infection requires treatment of severe sore throat with antibiotics, which are prescribed only by a doctor, fungal - with antimycotic agents. Pain in the throat caused by an allergy requires immediate elimination of the allergen and taking antihistamines. With toxicosis, unpleasant pain is removed by adjusting the diet, drug support, and in severe cases, treatment is carried out in a hospital. Pain from mechanical damage to the larynx disappears after eliminating the cause of their cause. To facilitate well-being, rinses are used.

Treatment of sore throat during pregnancy with medications

First of all, it is worth noting that many drugs are prohibited for women in the situation. All medications for the treatment of sore throat of a pregnant woman should be used only as directed by the attending physician. In such cases, most often used:

Tableted dosage forms for resorption "Faringosept" and "Lizobakt." They have antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial effects.
Sprays for irrigation: Stopangin, Hexoral, Ingalipt. They are used two to three times a day after meals. The effectiveness of the used remedy for sore throat will increase if you rinse your mouth with decoctions of herbs, soda solution or furatsilin before injection.
Special means for lubricating the glands: Miramistin, Hexicon, Lugol. Antiseptic drugs that remain active in the presence of pus and blood. They do not irritate the mucosa and do not cause an allergic reaction.
Gargling with Rotokan tincture and furatsilina solution. This manipulation is recommended to be performed every two hours.

All of the above measures can relieve sore throat and accelerate recovery.

Treatment of folk remedies for sore throat in pregnant women

During pregnancy, when many medications are not advisable, throat should be treated with folk remedies. To do this, you can use:

Hot milk. Add a piece of butter to a glass of boiled drink and drink the contents in small sips. Temporarily pain will recede. The procedure can be repeated several times a day.
Inhalation with herbs. To treat sore throat at home, herbal infusions from a string, chamomile or stepmother are prepared at home, then they are added to the inhaler. After inhaling the vapors, the mucous membrane of the tonsils is moistened, the pain and discomfort in the throat are reduced.
Rinsing. For this, various solutions are used: saline - a teaspoon of sea or table salt in a glass of water; soda - the solution is prepared in the same way as the previous one; vinegar - one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of warm water. To obtain the effect and eliminate sore throat, rinsing is carried out at least six times a day.

Alternative treatment of sore throat should be used with caution, since an allergic reaction is possible. It is especially possible with a combination of various herbs and honey.

Throat diseases in a child

Sore throat is the earliest sign of an onset disease. Treatment of the baby must be started immediately, since a weak immune system alone can not cope with the infection. Painful sensations are most often caused by bacteria or viruses. Parents themselves cannot make an accurate diagnosis, so you should immediately contact your doctor. With a bacterial infection, the disease develops slowly. The child’s well-being gradually worsens, lymph nodes on the neck become inflamed, yellowish or white plaque appears on the glands, the temperature rises to 39–40 degrees. The whole process lasts several days.

Viral infection appears suddenly. The child becomes lethargic, complains of sore throat and aching in the body, but the temperature usually does not rise above 38 degrees. All this happens in a few hours. It should be noted that with a viral infection, sore throat appears immediately, and with a bacterial infection in two to three days. Treatment for a sore throat in a child with a viral and bacterial infection is different. Only a doctor can choose the right therapy. However, parents can help the baby cope with the disease, for this it is necessary:

Provide bed rest. Give the child more attention, read a book, calm and cheer.
Follow a proper diet. Cook mashed soups, liquid cereals, fruit and vegetable purees, jelly, stewed fruit. Protect your child from hot, cold, sour food.
Drink plenty. It will help to remove toxins from the body faster. Warm broths of herbs: St. John's wort, sage, linden and wild rose will have anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects.
Rinsing. To treat sore throat at home, a soda or saline solution is suitable. Children from five years old can independently perform this procedure.
Sprays They will help relieve symptoms, remove unpleasant sensations. The Aqua Maris drug has proven itself. It reduces inflammation, fights bacteria and boosts immunity. Applied from a year old. "Bioparox" is used for tonsillitis, pharyngitis and laryngitis in children from 2.5 years. Miramistin is indicated for fungal, viral, and bacterial infections. Approved for use from birth.
Vitamin complexes. Their intake will help speed up the healing process.

All these remedies complement the basic treatment recommended by your doctor.

Treatment of throat in children using traditional medicine

The "alternative" treatment of sore throat involves the use of the safest foods and herbs. They are used for rinsing, lubricating, irrigation of the throat or ingestion. Before using folk remedies, it is best to consult a doctor so as not to harm the child. Procedures that can be performed using home remedies:

Drink plenty. Large volumes of warm drinks help to soften, moisturize the throat and reduce intoxication. For children, teas are prepared with linden blossom, sage, rosehip, cranberry chamomile, raspberry, blackcurrant leaf.

Rinsing. When treating a sore throat, it helps eliminate pathogens, relieve pain when swallowing, and remove swelling of the mucous membrane. To do this, use solutions:

saline or soda - half a teaspoon of salt or soda must be dissolved in a glass of warm water;
iodine - in a glass of boiled water, two drops of a substance and a little drinking soda;
herbal - add water infusions from herbs of eucalyptus, oak bark, chamomile, sage;
beetroot - bred in equal proportions with water.

Lubrication. To fix the rinse effect, it is recommended to lubricate the inflamed glands after it. To do this, use vegetable oils: sea buckthorn, peach and eucalyptus.

All these procedures are quite suitable for treating a sore throat with a temperature in a child. They are carried out in combination or separately.

How to cure a child's throat up to a year?

An attentive mother will always pay attention to the fact that the baby does not sleep well, does not want to take a bottle or chest, and often cries. In this case, you need to use a spoon to look at the neck. If redness is found, you need to visit a doctor as soon as possible, because the baby's disease develops very quickly. Depending on the diagnosis, the doctor will select the right treatment regimen and prescribe the necessary drugs. It is preferable to use the following dosage forms for infants: drops, syrups, sprays, powders. Mom can relieve sore throat on her own before the doctor arrives. For this, in every house where there is a baby, you must have:

saline or saline drops in the nose;
essential oil (anise, eucalyptus, lemon, needles);
dried herbs (eucalyptus, calendula, sage);
nebulizer
humidifier.

The baby can perform the following procedures to treat sore throat at home:

Flushing the nose. The child should regularly drip saline into the nose with a pipette. It well cleanses the nasal passages and has an antibacterial effect, prevents the spread of infection. When washing the nose, the child's head should be turned to one side.
Gargling. Tincture for rinsing is prepared from herbs or you can take the same saline solution. The child is placed on his knees face down, a solution is drawn into the syringe and injected into the mouth. Perform this procedure better together.
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For a quick recovery, a sick baby needs comfortable conditions in a well-ventilated room.

Physiotherapy

The most effective treatments for throat are:

Ultrasound drug irrigation of the glands and posterior pharyngeal wall. The device is used to treat sore throat in adults and children. It has a strong antiseptic effect on the mucous membrane. As a medicinal solution, Miramistin is used, which, as a result of the cavitation effect, turns from a liquid to a finely dispersed state. Under the influence of a strong hydromechanical shock, the drug enters the submucous tonsils and for a long time gives a therapeutic effect.
Laser Therapy Laser exposure is carried out both on the outer surface of the neck, and directly on the back wall of the pharynx and tonsil. To do this, use a special tip that is inserted into the oral cavity. The laser beam reduces the inflammatory process, reduces swelling. The result of the procedure is observed even after the first session.
Vibroacoustic effect. It is used to improve blood circulation in tissues, eliminates congestion. As a result of vibration, the influx of leukocytes into the affected area increases, and pathogens are destroyed.
UV exposure. A method that has long been used to treat sore throat and cough, as well as the nasal cavity. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, pathogenic microorganisms die, the patient's condition improves significantly.
Magnetotherapy. This procedure is used to increase the speed of blood flow in the mucous tissues of the glands and the back wall of the larynx, which contributes to their nutrition. This is an auxiliary treatment for sore throat, which has good effectiveness.

Conclusion

Treatment of sore throat should begin after proper diagnosis, when all the causes of the disease have been clarified and laboratory studies have been carried out. Pain can occur with various infectious diseases, hypothermia, tumors, cervical osteochondrosis, HIV infection, syphilis and many other diseases.

It is difficult to understand such a variety of diseases and self-medication usually does not relieve symptoms, but is accompanied by serious complications. Taking medications without a doctor’s prescription causes pathology of the cardiovascular system, liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, loss of time and not going to the doctor reduce the likelihood of a complete recovery and increase the possibility of complications. If you have pain in your throat, you should not postpone a visit to a doctor who will provide professional assistance.

Treatment of sore throat: drugs, folk remedies