Sore throat is most often associated with some kind of inflammatory process. There are many diseases due to which this unpleasant symptom appears. The most common are pharyngitis, tonsillitis and laryngitis. In order to get rid of them, a comprehensive treatment is required, including a pain medication for the throat, antibiotics, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Causes of sore throat
Any pain signals a disease. Only a doctor can establish a diagnosis after examining a patient. It is extremely important to correctly identify the cause of a sore throat and prescribe the correct treatment:
- Angina occurs as a result of infection of the body by pathogenic microorganisms. A purulent coating forms on the tonsils, which threatens with the formation of traffic jams.
- The most common disease is viral pharyngitis. It is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the throat and is accompanied by an increased temperature of just over 37.5 degrees. If pharyngitis becomes chronic and bothers the patient several times a year, then the gall bladder and pancreas will be checked. This disease is a companion of problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
- Inflammation of the vocal cords is called laryngitis. In the absence of proper treatment, this disease threatens with serious consequences.
- In acute colds, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract occurs. The voice becomes hoarse, and a tickle is constantly felt in the throat.
- Often, sore throat is associated with allergies or irritation. The irritant may be tobacco smoke, dry air or frost.
In order to alleviate your condition, you should speak as little as possible so as not to strain the vocal cords. And also drink as much fluid as possible containing vitamin C and anti-inflammatory substances. Experts recommend making tea from medicinal herbs of chamomile, sage and plantain. Negatively the mechanism of recovery is affected by alcohol and coffee. According to doctors, they drag out the recovery process. Coffee is best replaced with green tea, which contains a large amount of ascorbic acid or black, which contains thiamine.
Sore Throat Remedy
The complex treatment of sore throat includes antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agents, as well as irritating and analgesic drugs. To enhance blood flow and stimulate the healing process, you can not do without irritating means. Antifungal drugs are designed to suppress the development of pathogenic microorganisms, which often appear as a result of weakened immunity. During illness, the patient often suffers from one question: how to anesthetize a sore throat?
Product release form
The most optimal pain reliever for the throat is a spray. It is very convenient and comfortable to use. It acts directly on the site of inflammation, and only a small part enters the gastrointestinal tract. The active substance of the drug is sprayed in a minimum concentration, so that the spray lasts for a long period. Unlike tablets or syrup, the spray begins to act immediately, instantly treating the mucous membrane of the throat. The most popular sprays are Lugol, Hexoral, Stop Angina and Chlorophyllipt. These are the most optimal options than anesthetizing the throat with angina.
Rinse preparations are not always convenient to use, but they also have a number of advantages compared to other means for treating throat. They carefully process the tonsils and tonsils, getting into all the nooks and crannies that cannot be reached by spray. Thanks to rinsing, you can get rid of pus and cleanse the mucous membrane well. Due to the fact that the composition for this procedure is used in a warm form, the effect of treatment comes quickly enough. If the throat hurts, you can prepare the painkiller to rinse yourself. Traditional medicine is much cheaper than medications.
Throat pain relievers will also help relieve sore throats and lower body temperature. These are the usual antipyretic drugs with an analgesic effect: Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Paracetamol and Adavil.
Well-resolved lozenges. Their beneficial effect is longer than that of a spray. Many of them have aromatic oils that refresh the breath of a sick person. Doctors often recommend the use of lozenges for resorption in acute respiratory infections. Thus, it is possible to prevent the appearance of cough and further complications. The most popular are Septolete, Strepsils and Falimint.
How to anesthetize a child's throat
The most suitable medications for treating children are Grammidin, Ingalipt, Tantum Verde, Strepsils and Teraflu. They have the least number of contraindications and side effects. It should be borne in mind that in the treatment of young children, the spray is sprayed not on the throat, but on the cheek. In order not to injure the baby’s tender stomach, you can use traditional medicine.
For example, iodide water for gargling has proven itself well. To do this, a teaspoon of salt is stirred in a half glass of warm water, and three drops of iodine are added. The solution should be warm, but not hot. This rinse is used no more than once a day.
Decoctions of herbs such as sage, chamomile, eucalyptus and calendula can be used to gargle for children from the age of seven. In a word, there are many recipes of alternative medicine than to anesthetize the throat.
Pain relievers for the throat should be considered in more detail.
Miramistin Spray
It is used in venereology, dermatology, dentistry and otolaryngology. This pain medication for sore throats is not used by children under the age of six. It is also undesirable to use Miramistin during the first and last trimester of pregnancy. The active component of this agent is miramistin. The drug is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to the active component, and among the side effects, itching, dry skin and irritation are noted.
Solution "Lugol"
There is a spray "Lugol" and a drug with a similar composition in the form of a solution. The active component of this tool is iodine. The Lugol solution is used as follows: a cotton swab is moistened in the solution and the throat mucosa is lubricated with it. Thanks to this tool, you can remove purulent plaque on the tonsils. If desired, the Lugol solution is diluted in water and used as a rinse. With an overdose of the drug, nausea, attacks of gastritis, diarrhea and conjunctivitis are observed. With prolonged use of "Lugol" rashes appear on the surface of the skin.
The solution is not used to treat children under 5 years of age, as well as during pregnancy and lactation. It is undesirable to use this remedy for renal liver failure, as well as hyperthyroidism.
Spray "Bioparox"
It has an antibacterial effect and perfectly stops the inflammatory process caused by various diseases. Bioparox Throat Anesthetic Spray is designed to treat upper respiratory tract infections. Among the side effects, the following symptoms are distinguished:
- Shortness of breath and asthma attacks.
- Pain and burning sensation in the throat.
- Tearing.
- Loss of sensitivity in the oral cavity.
The use of this drug is contraindicated for children under 3 years. The active component of the drug is fusafungin. In addition to it, the drug contains sugar, ethanol, propylene and aromatic additives.
Rinsing solution "Hexoral"
This drug is based on the active ingredient hexetidine. And also as part of the funds are:
- Sugar.
- Eucalyptus oil.
- Polysorb.
- Lemon acid.
- Sodium hydroxide.
It is actively used in dentistry and with ENT diseases. The use of this agent is contraindicated in case of atrophic pharyngitis. It is undesirable to use this tool during lactation, since a small amount of the active component is absorbed into milk. Hexoral can be diluted in warm water or lubricated with a cotton swab and wipe the throat. Side effects include shortness of breath, hives, swelling, and nausea. In case of swallowing a large amount of solution, gastric lavage should be done. This medication is not used to treat children under 12 years of age.
Septolete lollipops
This tool has long existed in the market of our country. It has proven itself among patients and is in great demand among buyers. When parents do not know how to anesthetize the child's throat, they are often advised in the pharmacy to purchase this particular remedy. No more than 8 candies can be used per day. Instructions for use of this drug prohibits its use for the treatment of children under 4 years of age.
Spray "Teraflu"
The basis of this drug immediately contains two potent anti-inflammatory substances: lidocaine hydrochloride and benzalkonium chloride. The spray contains mint flavoring in its composition, due to which the breath of a sick person is refreshed. It is forbidden to use during pregnancy, lactation, as well as for the treatment of children under four years of age. Adult patients can take up to eight tablets per day. With an overdose, nausea and upset stomach are possible. The drug is produced by the Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis Consumer Health.
Solution, spray or tablets "Tantum Verde"
The best option for treating a sore throat is a spray. It contains benzidamine hydrochloride, as well as additional components:
- Ethanol
- Sugar.
- Preservative polysorb.
- Sodium bicarbonate.
- Water.
The spray is flavored with peppermint oil. Tantum Verde is intended for the treatment of pharyngitis, tonsillitis, periodontal disease, stomatitis and other similar diseases. Do not use this medication in the first and last trimester of pregnancy. Among the side effects may be allergies, a burning sensation and dryness.
Lizobakt tablets for resorption
The composition of this tool contains 2 active substances: lysozyme and pyridoxine. Children under six years of age consume no more than four tablets per day, and adults up to six. This tool does not cause side effects and goes well with other anti-inflammatory drugs. It can be used in all trimesters of pregnancy and during lactation. The drug is indicated for stomatitis, oral ulcers and laryngitis.
Remedies for tonsillitis "Grammidin"
This is a great pain reliever for the throat. For children in the treatment of tonsillitis, the daily rate of the drug should not exceed six tablets per day. The course of treatment is seven days for an adult patient and five days for a child. The form of release of the drug are lozenges. They have a pleasant taste and aroma.
Lollipops "Strepsils"
There are 3 types of drug, each of which has its own characteristics. Tablets are consumed every 2 hours to 8 pieces per day. With an overdose, pain in the stomach and an allergy in the form of a rash on the surface of the skin are possible. This tool is indicated for use in any disease of the throat, and is also recommended for use after surgery to remove tonsils. The active ingredient in the throat pain medication for sore throat is amylmethacresol. Strepsils incorporates natural components of honey, lemon and herbs.
Tablets and spray "Anti-sore throat"
The composition of this drug contains chlorhexidine acetate and auxiliary components in the form of peppermint oil, anise and menthol. As well as sorbitol, sugar and magnesium stearate. Apply the drug as follows:
- Adult patients and children from 15 years old take one tablet every 3 hours.
- For the treatment of a three-year-old child, two tablets per day are used.
- Children from the age of seven should use no more than 3 tablets per day.
The tool is intended for the treatment of inflammatory processes. When treating children, only a pediatrician can advise how to anesthetize a child's throat.
Spray "Ingalipt"
This drug is based on streptocide. As additional components, glycerin, an extract of eucalyptus, sugar and thymol are added to the composition. It has a pronounced antiseptic and anti-inflammatory property. The spray should be used all day every 2 hours. The drug is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to streptocide and other components. It has a fairly affordable price compared to other similar means. With an overdose of the drug, stomach discomfort and diarrhea may appear.
User reviews
In their reviews on forums on the Internet, users often share recipes for preparing home remedies for gargling. For example, a tincture of calendula, diluted in a glass of boiled water, has proven itself well. Sage has excellent analgesic properties. There are many drugs that contain sage oil. All of them can perfectly anesthetize the throat at home. For treatment of children, parents recommend using Strepsils or Teraflu. They perfectly anesthetize a sore throat and stop the development of the disease.