How to treat tonsillitis in children and adults

Adults should be careful about their health. Since with a decrease in immunity, especially in the autumn-winter period, the body has become more vulnerable to various factors, then with the slightest discomfort, you should immediately visit a specialist and start therapy. So how to treat tonsillitis and pharyngitis and still not harm the body as a whole?

Why does pain occur?

First of all, you need to determine the causes of pain. Basically, they arise from acute respiratory viral infections. The cause of the pain can be determined independently (tonsillitis, pharyngitis, etc.). With proper timely treatment, these diseases will not cause harm to health.

But if pain occurs without visible symptoms of a cold, you should immediately consult a therapist or ENT specialist. And only after examination and appointment of a doctor, you can begin the necessary treatment.

Having identified the symptoms and how to treat tonsillitis, you can start therapy, otherwise complications may appear.

Complications from improper treatment

By letting the disease drift, the patient is faced with complications. Based on this, it is very important to treat acute respiratory viral infections immediately, only they began to manifest themselves. For example, tonsillitis becomes a chronic disease of the respiratory system, which include:

• sinusitis;
• bronchitis;
• pneumonia.

In turn, these complications (with insufficient treatment) can cause more dangerous pathologies.

For example, angina is known for rather sad complications, rarely treatable, namely:

• the occurrence of rheumatism;
• myocardial infarction;
• endocarditis;
• pyelonephritis;
• glomerulonephritis and other kidney diseases;
• inflammation of the appendix;
• the appearance of phlegmon.

In some cases, laryngeal edema appears, which is very dangerous in pregnancy. Future mothers should be more careful about treatment. To avoid pathologies, you need to conduct a specialist examination and choose the right methods, than to treat tonsillitis during pregnancy.

Pills for pregnant women

The simplest method for treating acute tonsillitis during pregnancy is medication. And first of all, you need to visit the clinic, get the advice of a therapist who will select the most optimal means that do not harm the child. It must be remembered that most of the drugs are not recommended.

This list includes such popular drugs:

• Strepsils
• "Falimint";
• Septolete.

In their composition, they include a product called xylometazoline, which is prohibited for women in the position.

"Teraflu", "Flukold" and "Coldrex" - paracetamol-based powders also negatively affect the fetus.

"Neo-sore throat"

"Neo-angina" - an option than to treat tonsillitis in adults. A local remedy made from components that are slowly absorbed into the bloodstream and, if ingested, does not have a detrimental effect. But there were cases (rarely) that Neo-Angin caused irritation of the mucous membranes of the mouth. This is due to an allergic reaction to a specific component. It is because of this reason that it is advised to consult a doctor before taking the drug.

The tablet is absorbed every three hours, but no more than eight times a day. With a decrease in sore throat and better health, Neo-Angin is advised to stop. The tool is used only for sore throat. If you are diagnosed with tonsillitis, then you need to turn to more effective drugs to get rid of the virus. The drug does not affect bacterial infection and is used only when a person begins to become ill. Other attempts to use will lead to complications of the disease that are dangerous for children and pregnant women.

Lizobakt

"Lizobakt" - a medication used for tonsillitis, namely sore throat and respiratory tract. But do not self-medicate - you need a consultation, since any medicine has an effect on the body. But the reputation of the drug among doctors is positive, since it destroys pathological cells in the body, preventing them from developing and multiplying. In parallel, protection of the mucous membranes of the mouth is carried out, which prevents the emergence of new microorganisms. Thus, "Lizobakt" removes the symptoms of the disease. But this tool acts slowly and requires prolonged use, it is made on natural components.

The tool has the ability to pass through the placenta, but does not harm the fetus. It is strictly forbidden to use it at the first thirteen weeks, while the placenta is not yet formed. But it is also not advisable to dissolve the tablets in the third trimester. This is due to the fact that the active substance accumulates in the body (central nervous system, liver, muscle tissue) and in breast milk.

"Lizobact" is prescribed for tonsillitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, gingivitis, erosion of the oral cavity and herpetic lesion. Use only if traditional medicine is powerless.

"Faringosept"

"Faringosept" should be taken as soon as you feel even the slightest ailment. This is a wonderful antiseptic, effective in the treatment of tonsillitis, oral cavity and larynx. Pills quickly relieve any discomfort in the throat, they are used from the beginning of pregnancy to the very birth. It is allowed to dissolve tablets and while breastfeeding. The drug does not interact with other medications, therefore, it is used both independently and in complex treatment. "Pharyngosept" is not absorbed into the blood, acts locally, thereby becoming safe for the body. Apply three to five tablets throughout the day, after not eating thirty minutes, to consolidate the effect.

Spray use

Sprays for relieving sore throats are gaining great popularity. Firstly, they are convenient to use. Secondly, they are quite effective and fast-acting. There are many sprays on the pharmacy shelves, but not all of them are used during pregnancy.

Miramistin

This drug is prescribed for both adults and children, and women in position. Helps with many diseases, starting with tonsillitis and ending with boils and thrush. The effectiveness of Miramistin is due to its strong antiseptic effect. But since there are different opinions of doctors regarding the use of the drug, then all the pros and cons should be weighed. Use only if the expected benefit for the pregnant woman will be higher than the risk to the child.

"Horacept"

"Oracept" is a medicament in the form of a spray that is sprayed into the oral cavity in order to avoid an inflammatory process. Destroys pathogenic microorganisms, neutralizes pain and relieves swelling. The main active agent is phenol, an aggressive drug that penetrates all organs.

"Cameton"

"Cameton" is an antiseptic-based drug used for diseases of ENT organs. The opinions of experts about whether it is possible to use the medicine for children and women in a position - differ. The instruction says that the application while waiting for the child is no different from the usual period. Based on this, experts appoint without fear. But with the use of "Cameton" allergic reactions and uterine tone may occur. Therefore, before using the tool, it is advised to consult a therapist or ENT specialist.

"Bioparox"

"Bioparox" is an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drug that is not absorbed into the bloodstream. For this reason, doctors are often prescribed to women expecting a baby, and preschoolers. Although the instructions for the medication do not indicate whether clinical trials were conducted on pregnant women. Some doctors say that the use of Bioparox is undesirable due to bronchospasm in adults and children. The need for Bioparox treatment should be consulted with a therapist.

Ingalipt

"Ingalipt" - a remedy for tonsillitis for adults, children and pregnant women. With its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effect, Ingalipt prevents bacteria from multiplying. It is allowed to use to treat a sore throat, since it does not penetrate the blood, it acts only locally. By treating only the oral mucosa, the patient relieves the inflammatory process and irritation, while restoring damaged tissue.

How to gargle?

What can I do if tonsillitis appears, but I don’t feel like taking pills and sprays? Then rinses come to the rescue, which carry much less harm than medicines. But before you use them, you need to establish the cause of the pain.

Since self-medication is not permissible, it is advisable to consult a specialist. The most gentle means include:

1. "Furacilin" - the safest solution for gargling, working on the principle of a barrier - does not allow bacteria and viruses to multiply. In its effectiveness, it is very similar to an antibiotic. But when using it is advised to adhere to the instructions and do not swallow the solution. For the solution you need: five tablets of furatsilin, a liter of boiled water. Grind the preparation, add water, mix. Use three to four times over two to three days.
2. "Chlorophyllipt" is a eucalyptus agent that helps with respiratory infections. Despite the fact that it acts stronger than antibiotics, it can be pregnant. For sore throats, an alcoholic solution is used, which is diluted in a proportion of one to ten, rinsed three to four times a day.
3. Miramistin in solution is safer than in the form of a spray. The substance is sold ready to use, it does not need to be diluted. But since Miramistin is produced in different concentrations, you need to consult a therapist about the most suitable option.
4. Salt is the safest way to treat tonsillitis in a baby or during pregnancy. To prepare the medicine, you need to dilute a teaspoon of salt (sea or table) in one glass of warm water and add two drops of iodine to it (not necessary). Rinse for about five minutes, then restrain from eating food or water. The solution should be such a temperature so as not to cause even more harm to the throat.
5. Soda does not bring any harm to children, and is also used at all stages of pregnancy. To make an effective substance, one and a half teaspoons of soda should be dissolved in a glass of boiled (warm) water. If the sore throat during pregnancy is severe, then such a solution should be rinsed at least five times a day. You can make a substance with three components - salt, soda, water. Then recovery will come much faster.
6. Sage is often used to rinse, but you should be careful with it, since this herb causes uterine tone, which leads to the opening of bleeding. To other adults and children, sage is not dangerous. For cooking, pour a tablespoon of sage in a glass of boiled warm water. Insist the liquid for half an hour, strain and gargle two to three times a day. But do not swallow the substance!
7. Chamomile has an analgesic and disinfecting effect, relieves inflammation. But it is used only as directed by a specialist, since it can provoke childbirth. The rinse is prepared in this way: pour two or three tablespoons of the flowers with a glass of boiling water and insist for fifteen minutes. Then squeeze and add water to make a full glass. Gargle only when it cools to room temperature.
8. Treatment of tonsillitis can be done with calendula. However, it has the property of lowering the pressure, so you need to use it strictly for rinsing and monitor if the solution enters the stomach. Pour a teaspoon of flowers (buy at the pharmacy) with boiling water (about a glass, you can and a little less), insist for half an hour and strain. Rinse, as well as sage.
9. Propolis is a rinse, the effect of which is significant after the first use. For the procedure, it is recommended to dissolve a tablespoon of propolis tincture in a glass of warm water. Rinse with warm solution.

Other folk remedies

You do not always want to resort to medications. How to treat tonsillitis with folk recipes? You should refer to these methods:

1. Tonsillitis is removed with the help of lemon juice, which fills the body with vitamin C. To rinse with such fruit, juice is squeezed out of half a lemon and mixed with a tablespoon of honey. Pour this slurry with a glass of warm boiled water. The disadvantage of this method is that it can cause heartburn. During the procedure, the throat may bake, but this is normal. The advantage of the method is that already in a day of intensive treatment, discomfort in the throat disappears.
2. How to treat tonsillitis of the throat? And very simple - just use honey. There is no harm from him, one good. A drug prepared with the help of honey and soda will be effective. The recipe is simple: heat the water to forty degrees and dissolve a teaspoon of honey and soda. Rinse every hour, because there is no harm from the product.
3. A little-known method of treating tonsillitis at home in adults is the use of kefir. For such therapy, you should take kefir with a fat content of one percent and warm to a temperature of 37-38 degrees. Rinse at least three times a day.
4. Many women are interested in how to treat tonsillitis with iodine. When using this substance within reasonable limits, no negative effects on the body are observed. To rinse, ten drops of the drug should be dissolved in a cup of water (but only in warm water!). Improvement occurs after the first rinse.
5. How to treat tonsillitis in an adult yet? Experts recommend gargling every hour with a glass of brewed black tea. Add a little honey to it.
6. Milk relieves both temperature and sore throat. In boiled milk, add a tablespoon of butter and honey. Use in small sips in a warm form and immediately wrap yourself in a warm blanket, sweat. Drink up to four glasses of milk per day.

Often tonsillitis is treated with antibiotics. But they do a lot of harm. Better to use safer drugs.

Health is not something to neglect. Therefore, do not self-medicate, no matter how proven these methods are. First of all, visit a specialist to determine the cause of pain, and then conduct therapy according to the recommendations.