Medicines for tonsillitis are selected taking into account the stage and form of the disease, the patient's age and the presence of contraindications. In order to successfully cope with the disease in a short time, you need to consult a doctor and not self-medicate. Even folk remedies that can be used in the treatment of tonsillitis should be selected by a specialist, since each of them has certain side effects and limitations.
Briefly about the disease
Before choosing funds for the treatment of tonsillitis, it is worthwhile to find out what are the features of the disease and therapeutic measures.
Tonsillitis is an infectious pathology that can affect both one tonsil, and both at once. It is caused by a viral or bacterial infection, the main symptom of the disease is severe sore throat.
Pathology can occur in acute or chronic form, however, both require a competent selection of funds for tonsillitis.
Therapy Basics
Treatment of tonsillitis with folk remedies at home is possible, but only as an adjunct to the main drug therapy and after consultation with a specialist.
Typically, a specialist prescribes several groups of drugs that affect the body in a complex and allow you to get rid of the disease in a short time. These include:
- Anti-inflammatory drugs. They accelerate tissue regeneration, eliminate the inflammatory process in the pharynx.
- Local antibiotics. These drugs for tonsillitis directly affect the microorganisms that caused the disease.
- Painkillers. Since the main symptom of the disease is sore throat, these medicines are designed to relieve unpleasant sensations.
- Broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs. These include penicillins and macrolides, which are effective against many pathogens of the disease and do not have a negative effect on the patient's body.
- Immunostimulants. Strengthen defenses in case of disease, help fight infection.
- Combined remedies for tonsillitis. The most effective drugs, since they contain substances that allow complex action on the cause of the disease.
- Antiviral drugs. Their main task is to destroy the virus, under the influence of which tonsillitis developed.
All these drugs are prescribed by a specialist after examining the patient and based on the results of the tests.
"Tantum Verde"
Quite often, an otolaryngologist prescribes an effective remedy for chronic tonsillitis "Tantum Verde". It fights bacteria and fungi, but is useless with the viral nature of the disease. "Tantum Verde" reduces pain in the throat, eliminates inflammatory processes. It can be used to treat both adult patients and children from 3 years.
Tantum Verde can be purchased in several forms: lozenges, spray and rinse. Tantum Verde Forte has an increased concentration of the active substance and is prescribed for the treatment of patients over 18 years of age.
The main active substance of the medication is benzidamine, which belongs to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances and has an analgesic and anti-exudative effect.
The exact dosage of the drug will be prescribed by a specialist, usually the spray is used 6 to 8 times a day, spraying the affected tonsils.
Contraindications to the drug include children under 3 years of age, sensitivity to the active substance and a disease such as phenylketonuria.
"Bioparox"
This drug is available in the form of an aerosol for spraying and is prescribed for the treatment of pathologies of the upper respiratory tract, including tonsillitis. The active substance is fusafungin. It is effective against many bacteria, including streptococci, staphylococci and others.
The drug, which belongs to the group of local antibiotics, has an anti-inflammatory, decongestant, and analgesic effect. According to experts, Bioparox is one of the safest drugs for the treatment of tonsillitis. It is allowed to be used in children after 2.5 years and adults. Contraindications - individual intolerance, pregnancy, lactation, bronchospasm. Spray the medicine four times a day.
Tonsilotren
Doctors and patients include the homeopathic medicine Tonsilotren as one of the best remedies for tonsillitis. It has an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effect, is prescribed for both chronic and acute forms of the disease.
This medication is allowed to be used for children after a year, use during pregnancy and lactation is at the discretion of the attending physician and is possible if the intended benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus.
For adult patients, Tonsilotren tablets are recommended to dissolve hourly in the first 3 days of the course of the disease, then you can reduce the dosage to 3 pieces per day. Children are prescribed 1-2 pills three times a day, 20-25 minutes before eating.
Stopangin
The drug belongs to the group of drugs with complex effects, has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects. Approved for use from the age of 8, it is available in the form of a spray for irrigation of tonsils and a rinse.
Hexetidine acts as the main active ingredient, levomenthol, aniseed essential oil, methyl salicylate, purified water act as additional. The effect of the use of an antiseptic lasts for 10-11 hours.
When using Stopangin in children, it is necessary to control that the child does not swallow the liquid, this can cause side effects in the form of nausea, dizziness, and vomiting.
The list of contraindications includes children's age up to eight years, intolerance to hexetidine and dry pharyngitis.
Spray the medication about 4 times a day with one click. The solution is used at a concentration of 1 tablespoon per glass of lukewarm water. Gargle thrice three times a day. You should not use the medicine for longer than 5 days, if there is no result, it is better to replace it with another medication.
Falimint
Local anesthetics include the “Falimint” resorption tablets. They locally affect the lesions, relieve pain and provide an anti-inflammatory effect. The active substance - acetylaminonitropropoxybenzene - belongs to the group of aromatic nitro compounds.
Assign "Falimint" for the treatment of tonsillitis from the age of 6, is not used in women during pregnancy and lactation. Side effects occur only in cases of individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
The standard dosage for an adult patient is 2 tablets three times a day, for children 1 candy no more than 3 times a day.
It should be noted that "Falimint" is not an independent tool for the treatment of tonsillitis. It is prescribed as part of complex measures to reduce pain and eliminate the inflammatory process.
How to cure tonsillitis folk remedies
As an effective addition to the main course, you can use recipes of traditional medicine, but only after agreement with the doctor. When treating the disease, rinsing with herbal decoctions, immunomodulating teas from plants and fruits, inhalations and other means will be effective.
Rinse
Treatment of tonsillitis with folk remedies in adults and children is not without rinsing. They are prepared from herbs and plants, they quickly relieve inflammation, reduce pain and support the patient’s immune system.
Some of the best recipes for traditional healers are listed:
- Chamomile officinalis. It is necessary to fill one tablespoon of medicinal raw materials with a glass of boiling liquid. For this, it is better to use not chlorinated tap water, but spring or well water. Soak under the lid for half an hour. Strain and rinse the tonsils every 3 hours.
- Rinse with sea salt. Dissolve a teaspoon of the ingredient in 1 liter of warm liquid. To enhance the effect, drop 3-4 drops of iodine, the drug is purchased in a pharmacy. Perform the procedure up to 3-4 times a day until the disease is completely cured.
- Infusion of sage and calendula. Mix equal amounts of herbal raw materials. Brew one tablespoon of the medicinal mixture with 250 ml of boiling water and let stand for 15 minutes in a steam bath, do not cover with a lid. Strain from the rest of the grass and gargle 4-5 times a day.
- Hydrogen peroxide. 1 teaspoon of antiseptic diluted with a glass of water. Perform the procedure three times a day. After using the peroxide, you must rinse your mouth with warm boiled water.
- A solution of garlic. Grind 2 cloves of garlic in a blender. Add a glass of boiled water (not hot) to them. Strain and use to rinse 3 times a day. This procedure can be carried out no longer than 3 days and only in the acute course of the disease.
Any of these folk remedies for tonsillitis has proven effective in the practice of many generations.
Inhalation
Treatment of tonsillitis with folk remedies in adults can be carried out using thermal inhalation. Such procedures can only be done when there is no elevated body temperature.
To do this, you can use the following recipes:
- Eucalyptus. Take 2 tablespoons of raw materials and pour boiling water (0.5 l). Soak the composition for half an hour and inhale the warm vapors for twenty minutes. After this, bed rest is recommended.
- Chamomile, calendula and sage. Brew three tablespoons of mixed medicinal herbs with 750 ml of boiling water. Wait 20 minutes and use for inhalation.
- Pine needles. Prepare two tablespoons of raw materials. Pour 0.5 liters of boiling water and insist for half an hour under a closed lid. Inhalate no more than half an hour.
Cold inhalations are also suitable for the treatment of chronic tonsillitis in adults with folk remedies. To do this, you need an aroma lamp and essential oils. It can be eucalyptus, mint, ginger, cedar, lemon balm. 5-7 drops should be added to the aroma lamp and inhale the vapors for 20 minutes. For carrying out cold inhalations, you can use a simple cotton cloth. A few drops of any of the oils are dripped onto it and breathe them for 20 minutes.
Such procedures are prohibited for people with a tendency to allergic reactions and children under 10 years old.
Juices
Treatment of tonsillitis with home remedies will be effective and quick, if supplemented with juice therapy.
At home, you can cook such tools:
- Rosehip, beets, lemon. Take 3 parts of rosehip syrup, add 5 parts of beetroot juice and 1 part lemon. Mix thoroughly and stand for 24 hours in the refrigerator. Drink such a mixture of 1 teaspoon three times a day.
- Coltsfoot juice and red wine. Squeeze juice from fresh plant material and mix it with homemade red wine in equal amounts. Add the same amount of freshly squeezed onion juice. This remedy needs to be insisted 12 hours and taken 50 ml three times a day.
- Garlic. Peel 2 large heads of vegetable, grind in a blender to a puree consistency and pour a glass of water. Add the juice of one medium lemon. Consume 1 tablespoon no more than 3 times a day.
Drinking regimen for tonsillitis
With a disease such as tonsillitis, doctors recommend drinking as much as possible. The liquid helps to flush pathogens from gaps and remove toxins. In addition, fortified drinking increases immunity, lowers temperature. With tonsillitis, hot drinks are prohibited, all drinks should be barely warm so as not to irritate the inflamed tonsils.
What doctors recommend drinking:
- Milk with figs. This tool has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, it is very loved by young children. For cooking, you need to take 4 fig fruits and 1.5 cups of homemade fresh milk. Put the figs in a liquid and keep the drink on low heat for 30 minutes. After this, strain thoroughly, add a teaspoon of liquid honey and cool to room temperature. It is best to drink such a drink before bedtime.
- Fruit jelly. They envelop the throat and reduce pain during illness. In order to prepare such a drink, you need to take a glass of any berries or fruits (raspberries, cherries, strawberries, apricots), add 1 liter of cold water and put on fire. After the drink boils, add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and starch, diluted in water (1 tbsp. L.). Bring to a boil again and cool to an acceptable temperature.
- Tea with herbs. Any tea can be made healing and useful if, when brewing, add the leaves of medicinal herbs and plants. It can be raspberries, linden, currants and others.
- Green tea with honey. This recipe is more suitable for adult patients. Brew weak tea of one of the green varieties. After cooling, add a spoonful of linden honey to it. Drink in small sips up to 5 times a day.
Treatment of tonsillitis with folk remedies at home and the use of medications prescribed by a doctor will give a quick result, subject to the dosages and preparation rules. It is important to consider age restrictions and a list of side effects and contraindications.