Fungal tonsillitis is a disease that develops due to the vital activity of microorganisms of the yeast type. Most often, this pathology affects patients who have recently had the flu, SARS, often appears after prolonged use of any antibiotics.
Description of the problem
Fungal infection occurs most often due to the use of antibiotics, which destroy not only bad microflora, but also necessary for the body. It is because of this that a person can develop dysbiosis, and a little later, spores that affect the tonsils get into the oral cavity.
Most often, fungal tonsillitis occurs in children. The treatment regimen in this case will be slightly different from therapy for adult patients. Often, such diseases appear as a result of weakened immunity after infections. Because of this, the protective functions of the body are not able to cope with the causative agents of angina.
Causes of occurrence
In adults, fungal tonsillitis can cause various factors. It should be noted that pathogens are conditionally pathogenic, which are activated and adversely affect the human immune system when exposed to certain factors. These include smoking, alcohol, cancer, diabetes, nutritional problems, chronic and inflammatory diseases. Also, those people who have a weak immune system need to be added to the risk zone.
Symptomatology
It should be noted that the primary symptoms of fungal tonsillitis are rather mild. In the first few days, they practically do not appear. This directly depends on the state of the human immune system, as well as the characteristics of his body.
If we consider the main manifestations, these are headaches, bad breath, plaque on the tonsils, tongue, throat, ulcers, impaired taste buds, an increase in lymph nodes, and also an increase in temperature.
It should be noted that modern diagnostic methods allow you to quickly identify the disease and cure it within 2 weeks. If you ignore therapy, then you can achieve the development of complications, while the infection will go down to the esophagus.
Illness in children
It should be noted that the treatment of fungal tonsillitis in children is quite specific. This is due to the fact that it is difficult to identify a similar disease in them. Most often, when primary symptoms occur, children cannot accurately and clearly describe the condition, therefore, in small patients, a similar disease can be detected by examining the throat, as well as based on restless behavior.
If we are talking about babies, then, most likely, this infection affects them even in the womb. It appears only a few months after birth. Sometimes, such an infection can be transmitted by breastfeeding from mother to baby, although the reverse is also possible.
Diagnostic Methods
When diagnosing fungal tonsillitis, it is necessary to conduct not only a visual examination, but also take a smear from the surface that is affected. If it is a serious form, then most likely you will have to take not only a blood test, but also a puncture. Thanks to such actions, you can identify the pathogen, which will allow you to prescribe the correct course of treatment. Sometimes they write out a direction for passing a skin sample. In the process of diagnosis, doctors often send x-rays of the pharynx and larynx.
Treatment of adult patients
Treatment of fungal tonsillitis is quite an important issue. The doctor prescribes antimycotic drugs, vitamins and immuno-fortifying agents are sometimes prescribed. This type of sore throat is not treated with antibiotics, since they do not have any effect on the fungus. It is advisable to rinse the mouth with a solution of soda and salt or furatsilinom. You can also make compresses from honey and cabbage. It is necessary to cook the leaves of the vegetable, put them on the throat. Before this, they need to be lubricated with honey. Next, fix the compress with a scarf. It should be removed only in the morning, leaving for the night.
Other compresses also help well. It's about raw potatoes. It should be chopped, mixed with a couple of tablespoons of vinegar. Compress should be applied every night, but no more than 5 days.
Sour milk products can also be used. It is necessary to grind the cottage cheese in a blender (approximately 100 grams). Next, add two tablespoons of honey and chopped onion. After that, you need to lubricate the throat and close the bandage.
A good remedy is a compress of aloe, vinegar and honey. It is necessary to take the indicated ingredients in a ratio of 3: 2: 1. Next, soak gauze with this solution and put on the throat. It must be fixed.
Treating children
In children, fungal tonsillitis should be treated with special drugs. Prescribed “Phenozole”, “Levorin”, as well as vitamins. The dosage of these funds should be half as much as that used in the treatment of adults.
Compresses can be made as described above, while using full proportions. It is important to observe bed rest, as well as drink plenty of fluids. Need to change the diet. It should add products that contain a large amount of protein and vitamins. It is necessary to limit yourself from eating sweets, as fungal microorganisms can multiply due to sugar, which leads to complications.
Special drugs are also prescribed for certain children that protect the gastrointestinal mucosa. This is due to the fact that the fungus is able to give complications to these organs. As such a medication, “Diflucan” should be indicated.
If we are talking about treating a newborn baby, then his mother must also pass the tests. This is all due to the fact that the infection can be transmitted from one to another.
In order to rid yourself of complications and discomfort, it is necessary to begin treatment immediately. You need to contact the otolaryngologist who will prescribe the correct course of therapy.
Complications
Fungal tonsillitis can cause complications. The most important condition for 100% cure is the use of complex therapy, which will get rid of the manifestations of the disease. However, in its absence, pathogenic microorganisms multiply rapidly, defense mechanisms deteriorate, and accordingly, a person begins to become sick even more. In the case when the treatment is correct, the prognosis is as favorable as possible. Serious complications can be observed only in those patients who have problems with the immune system. As a rule, in this case, the infection is able to spread further throughout the body, causing severe symptoms.
Fungal tonsillitis can cause problems with the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Some patients may develop rheumatism. Uncontrolled treatment, as well as independent measures are unacceptable, since this can lead to various complications. Among the most popular should be called lymphadenitis, appendicitis, otitis media, as well as other chronic diseases.
Preventive measures
As for preventive measures, it is imperative to monitor immunity and maintain it. If there are indications, it is necessary to drink various vitamin complexes. Especially it is necessary to pay attention to this in the winter and spring time, since during these periods the body experiences a severe lack of minerals.
It is imperative to monitor your diet. It is advisable to eat more fresh plant foods.
It is easiest to treat such a pathology at the very beginning of its development, since the progressive form is more severe and difficult for therapy.
In the diet you need to include fermented milk products, which will restore the normal microflora in the stomach.
All treatment methods should be agreed with the doctor. It will take into account the condition of the person, as well as his features, and if necessary, adjust the course. Thanks to such rules, the development of infection can be avoided. If nevertheless it appeared, then it will turn out quite easily and quickly to cope with the minimal consequences of fungal tonsillitis. Photos of this disease will affect the start of a comprehensive treatment immediately after a diagnosis is made.