Sore throat: how to treat and what to do

Pain in the throat, swelling of the larynx, a slight rise in temperature are signals of the development of the inflammatory process. The question immediately arises: how to treat? The throat can be inflamed for the following reasons: tonsillitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis. Therapy of these ailments is recommended to be started immediately, since in the absence of treatment there is a high risk of serious consequences.

Causes of inflammatory processes in the throat in children

Red, or in other words, sore throat in childhood, is a fairly common condition caused by a viral or bacterial infection. Most often, doctors diagnose the following diseases with sore throat:

• Pharyngitis - in this case, the posterior pharyngeal wall becomes inflamed.
• Tonsillitis - the inflammatory process affects the tonsils.
• Angina is tonsillitis, provoked by microorganisms of streptococcal nature.

Viruses are considered the most common cause of pharyngitis. Influenza virus, adenovirus, enterovirus - cause pain and swelling in the throat.

Bacterial infections are rare. Both are transferred from person to person, that is, by contact directly or indirectly (through objects). Finding out the true cause of sore throat based on symptoms alone is not always possible. Inspection, medical history, and laboratory diagnostics are required. The doctor evaluates the results and then selects adequate pharmacotherapy.

Treatment of sore throat in infants

The causes of the inflammatory process in the throat of babies are different. It could be:

• erupting teeth;
• allergy;
• virus.

Before treatment, the source of the disease is identified. Young mothers quite often are concerned about the question of how to treat the sore throat in an infant child? If the reason is a cold, then the best medicine will be breast milk, as it contains the most necessary minerals, immunoglobulins, vitamin C and lactic acid bacteria that do not allow the body to dehydrate and reliably protect against harmful microorganisms. To alleviate the condition of the baby with sore throat, reflexology and heavy drinking will help. Antimicrobial agents are used to treat the root of the tongue and the back of the throat, for this procedure:

• wrap the index finger with a sterile gauze bandage;
• dip it in a medicine - “Vinylin”, “Iodinol”, “Tonsilgon” or a decoction of medicinal plant material - oak bark, chamomile.

Sore throat, how to treat the baby? Doctors sometimes recommend taking Tonsilgon pre-diluted with water for seven or eight month old babies. It is important to remember that the self-administration of this drug is unacceptable, since according to the official instructions for use, this drug is approved for use from twelve months.

The drug "Tonsilgon"

Available in two dosage forms - drops for oral administration and dragees. The basis of the drug is medicinal herbs:

• dandelion;
• chamomile;
• Walnut;
• yarrow;
• horsetail;
• marshmallow.

The medicine belongs to antiseptic agents. Its properties are due to biologically active substances that are part of the medication:

• an increase in the activity of nonspecific protection factors of the individual’s organism is carried out due to the action of horsetail, chamomile, marshmallow;
• reduction of swelling of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and anti-inflammatory effect are exerted by tannins of oak bark, flavonoids, polysaccharides and essential oils of yarrow, chamomile, and marshmallow.

How to treat a severely sore throat with tonsillitis, laryngitis and pharyngitis, i.e., with diseases of the upper respiratory tract of both acute and chronic nature? In all cases, Tonsilgon is indicated. In addition, it is actively used to prevent the effects of viral respiratory and bacterial infections. In the acute period of the disease, the recommended dose of the drug is higher, and after their disappearance, the medication should be continued for a week, the dose in this case is halved. If the symptoms of inflammation persist while taking the drug, then you need to consult a doctor to correct therapy. The medication is usually well tolerated, however, allergic reactions, vomiting, or nausea may occur. Joint administration with antibacterial agents gives a good effect.

Inflammation in the back of the throat

This disease is called pharyngitis. In this case, the mucous membrane or lymphoid tissue becomes inflamed. Distinguish between acute and chronic pharyngitis. In the first case, the disease can be cured with medication. In the second case, surgery is most often recommended. If the back of the throat is inflamed , what is the treatment in this case? Both pharmacotherapy and some alternative treatment methods are indicated:

• Gargling with decoctions of medicinal herbs - oak bark, sage, oregano, raspberries, mint or anti-inflammatory fees.
• Inhalation over steamed boiled potatoes.
• Foot compress with honey (in the absence of allergic reactions to beekeeping products).
• Trays of mustard powder.

These proven remedies help cope with inflammation of the back of the throat. However, before using them, it is advisable to consult your doctor.

He will tell you what to do when the throat is sore and how to treat the disease. Medication is usually prescribed:

1. Antibiotics for topical - "Ingalipt", "Hexoral", "Anginal", "Cameton", "Stopangin" - and for internal use: "Ampicillin", "Amoxiclav", "Azithromycin", "Cephalexin".
2. Antiseptics - Strepsils, Septolete, Imudon.
3. Antifungal drugs - "Nizoral", "Diflucan."

The above funds will help to cure both an adult and a child.

Tonsil inflammation

This phenomenon occurs in all age categories. The cause of the disease is bacteria, fungi and viruses, and the following are provocative factors:

• stressful situations;
• smoking;
• the use of ice or very cold aqueous solution;
• hypothermia;
• inhaling cold air through the mouth.

Infected glands are enlarged, red in appearance. In addition, they may be purulent plaque. Symptoms of inflammation are due to the cause that caused the ailment, and in addition, the response of the immune defense of the body of the individual. Next, consider how to treat inflamed tonsils in the throat:

• Acute inflammation. If the cause is streptococcus, the doctor recommends antibiotic therapy for seven to ten days. Such a duration of treatment is due to a decrease in the risk of serious complications - kidney damage, rheumatism. To accelerate healing, gargling is indicated with herbal decoctions, solutions of sea salt or sodium bicarbonate. As well as the lubrication of the glands with sea buckthorn oil and the resorption of the fleshy leaf of the agave flower.
• How to treat red sore throat in a chronic process? Conservative treatment is carried out, and if the tonsils have lost their basic functions, then their complete removal is recommended, since in this case they are considered a constant source of infection. As in the previous case, the main treatment is antibiotic therapy. In addition, they wash the gaps of glands with such solutions as "Iodinol", "Furacilin", "Interferon", "Rivanol" and others.

This manipulation is carried out in a polyclinic or inpatient healthcare facility. Physiotherapy is also required. The best effect is obtained by irradiating the tonsils with ultraviolet rays and conducting ultrasound therapy.

Methods for treating lymphadenitis during a cold

It happens that during a cold, the lymph nodes become inflamed, that is, I diagnose lymphadenitis in an individual. This phenomenon is considered one of the dangerous complications of colds. Inflammation of the nodes is observed in the neck, armpits and groin. Lymph nodes are those formations in which white blood cells form. Their task is to protect the body from infection. Sometimes with colds, unable to cope with an infectious attack, they become inflamed. Next, consider how to treat sore throat lymph nodes. With a mild course against the background of flu, sore throat or acute respiratory infections, specific therapy is not required. In other cases, hormonal drugs are indicated - Prednisolone, Medrol, as well as immunostimulating drugs and multivitamin complexes.

Therapy with antibacterial drugs is carried out with suppuration. Depending on the causative agent of the disease, the doctor selects an antibiotic. In addition, physiotherapy is required:

• UHF;
• galvanization;
• electrophoresis.

During treatment, a diet is recommended, which implies the exclusion of flour and dairy products, as well as sugar and an increase in the intake of lean fish, lean meat, vegetables and fruits.

Treatment of viral pharyngitis in children

A baby's red throat is a sign of any infection caused by the virus. How to treat a sore throat in a child with pharyngitis? For the treatment of this pathology, rest and the reception of symptomatic agents are required. To reduce the pain, which is a companion of the sore throat, apply drugs - "Paracetamol", "Ibuprofen." The doctor makes the calculation of the dose based on the weight of the baby. Well-established local anesthetics in the form of sprays, as well as lozenges.

They effectively eliminate dryness and sore throat. In addition, it is very important to drink plenty of fluids, diet and maintain immunity. When a child has a sore throat, what else to treat? For children from the age of three, "Imudon" is recommended, the tablets of which should be absorbed in the mouth. The drug contains a mixture of bacterial lysates corresponding to pathogens, which often provoke inflammatory processes in the pharynx and oral cavity. The dosage is selected depending on the age of the child. The duration of treatment in the acute phase is ten days, and for the prevention of the chronic form - twenty days. The medicine is well tolerated, in rare cases, minor allergic rashes are recorded.

Effective medications for treating sore throat in an adult

In the autumn-winter period, a symptom such as red throat does not bypass adult individuals. How to treat sore throat in an adult? The list of medications is very wide, and only the attending doctor can make the right choice. Below are the most commonly prescribed and effective drugs that can quickly cope with the problem of sore throat.

Medications for oral administration:

• "Ibuprofen" - a decrease in temperature begins thirty minutes after taking the drug. The maximum effect appears after three hours.
• "Naproxen" - is used as a symptomatic remedy in order to reduce the inflammatory process, sore throat, as well as reduce temperature. Reception a day no more than two tablets, the interval between doses from six to eight hours. The duration of treatment is not more than five days.
• "Paracetamol" - reduces the temperature and anesthetizes. The daily dose should not exceed four grams. The interval between doses is at least four hours. The course of treatment is not more than five days.

All medicines have side effects and contraindications, therefore, before using them, a doctor’s consultation is mandatory.

What is the best way to treat an sore throat for an adult? At the first signs of a sore throat, aerosol preparations do well:

• "Stopangin" - the active substance hexetidine, together with a mixture of essential oils, has an antiseptic and analgesic effect, which lasts about twelve hours.
• "Ingalipt" is a combination agent with antimicrobial activity against microorganisms that cause diseases of the throat, as well as the oral cavity. In addition, the drug has an antifungal and mild analgesic effect.
• "Hexoral" - has a wide range of antimicrobial effects. Has a slightly analgesic effect. It is used as a symptomatic agent for inflammatory and infectious diseases of the throat.
• "Tantum Verde" - benzamidine, which is the main component of the drug exhibits an antimicrobial effect, damaging the cellular structures of microorganism cells. It is used both in a complex and as a single drug for the treatment of inflammatory and infectious ailments.

How to treat sore throat in an adult yet? There are medicines in the form of lozenges, lozenges or lozenges. They also have a long-term effect, as they settle on the glands during the resorption period. Of the great variety represented in pharmacy institutions, the following were most popular:

• "Septolete" - the active ingredients included in the composition provide an antiseptic effect against gram-positive microorganisms, and peppermint essential oil and menthol are endowed with an analgesic effect. Eucalyptus oil helps facilitate breathing.
• “Strepsils” - has proved itself to be a good treatment for sore throat with pharyngitis and tonsillitis. Contains various flavors with analgesic and softening effect on sore throat.
• "Faringosept" - brownish tablets used as a symptomatic treatment of inflammatory and infectious diseases of the pharynx and oral cavity, have a bacteriostatic effect.

Doctors in their reviews warn that these remedies do not cure, but help relieve a symptom such as pain, as well as soften the sore throat. And how to treat a very sore throat? The answer to this question is as follows. In therapy, the medications listed above are used. Depending on the cause of the ailment, the doctor will choose the right antibacterial or antiviral agent, and in addition, medications that reduce unpleasant symptoms. In the absence of allergic reactions, doctors, in their reviews of herbal medicine in the treatment of inflammatory processes, recommend herbal teas and rinses.

How to treat sore throat at home?

At home, you can use both medications and the experience of traditional healers. Almost everyone in the home medicine cabinet will find tools to help cope with a cold. These include medications that help reduce the temperature, reduce pain and inflammation in the throat. With the initial manifestations of the common cold, it is recommended to use drugs that have a local antiseptic effect. They are produced in various forms:

• Tablets and lozenges - "Lizobakt", "Septolete".
• Solutions - "Furacilin", "Miramistin", "Chlorhexidine."
• Sprays - "Cameton", "Hexoral".

And also available immunostimulants - "Viferon", "Cycloferon", "Imudon".

From folk remedies:

• rinse with decoctions of herbs;
• tea drinks from chamomile, linden, lemon with the addition of ginger;
• foot baths with mustard powder;
• inhalation over a pair of boiled potatoes or a mixture of medicinal plant materials with essential oils.

All methods of treating sore throat give a tangible result when used properly.

Conclusion

If sore throat and sore than how to treat it, you now know. It is important to remember that the main therapy of the inflammatory process directly depends on the root cause. In the treatment, both medicines of different groups and alternative recipes are used. In addition, it is recommended to use physiotherapeutic procedures, follow a diet. Only an integrated approach will help to avoid the development of serious consequences.