The appearance on the tonsils of white plaque without temperature in most cases indicates a pathology of the throat or oral cavity. The absence of fever and fever in a patient does not always mean that a person is healthy. White spots on the glands should alert and serve as a reason for contacting an otolaryngologist or dentist. In some cases, such symptoms may indicate serious diseases that need immediate treatment. The types, symptoms and causes of plaque on the tonsils will be discussed later.
Atypical form of tonsillitis
Usually, tonsillitis is accompanied by fever, fever and a sharp deterioration in well-being. But with some forms of the disease there is a plaque on the tonsils of white color without temperature. The pain in the throat is not as pronounced as with ordinary sore throat. Often you can notice a very bad breath. Tonsils are covered with membranous coating, often ulcers form on the glands. At the same time, a person's well-being can remain normal. Such a sore throat is found in patients with sharply reduced immunity, sometimes this pathology is a consequence of chronic caries. It must be remembered that this form of the disease is very contagious and easily transmitted by airborne droplets.
Diseases of the throat and upper respiratory tract
White plaque on tonsils in the throat without fever can be a sign of colds. This symptom occurs with acute respiratory viral infections, pharyngitis and tonsillitis. These diseases are accompanied by temperature only in acute form. If the inflammatory process has become chronic, then the fever is not observed, but the plaque in the throat becomes constant.
A raid without temperature can occur in the early days of colds. There is still no fever, fever and chills, but an inflammatory process is already going on in the throat. A temperature reaction sometimes begins a few days after the onset of the disease.
It should be remembered that a grayish-dirty coating can be a sign of a serious infectious disease - diphtheria. Usually this pathology begins with a fever, especially in children. But in adults, at the beginning of diphtheria, the temperature can be increased slightly, and a strong fever can begin only after a long time. It is very important not to miss the first signs of the disease in order to provide timely assistance to the patient. Diphtheria is characterized by more pronounced intoxication than with angina, difficulty breathing and swallowing.
Dental diseases
White plaque on tonsils without temperature is found in caries and periodontal disease. This is a fairly rare occurrence, as dental diseases usually occur without a similar symptom. But in people with weakened immune systems, dental pathologies can lead to the formation of pustules in the oral cavity and tonsils.
Often parents ask: "What if the child has a white coating on the tonsils, and there are no other signs of feeling sick?" In childhood, this can be a manifestation of stomatitis. In this case, white rashes are visible not only on the tonsils, but also on the mucous membrane of the mouth. In adults, stomatitis is extremely rare.
Fungal infection
White plaque on tonsils without temperature can be a sign of candidiasis (thrush) of the oral cavity. The causative agent of the disease is a yeast-like fungus that multiplies rapidly. With candidal infection, the mouth, tongue and tonsils are abundantly covered with white rashes that look like particles of cottage cheese. Poor oral hygiene can provoke the disease. Often candidiasis occurs due to the uncontrolled use of antibiotics. If parents give antibiotics to a child with any cold, then over time this can lead to fungal infection.
Mucosal injury
White plaque and spots on the tonsils and tonsils may appear after minor injuries of the throat. A person can injure the mucous membrane while eating solid food or bones, burn his throat while drinking hot drinks. In most cases, these tiny injuries on the tonsils heal without a trace. But if an infection gets into the wound or the patient has immunity, then an abscess forms on the glands. Then we are not talking about multiple plaque, but about a single white dot on the tonsils. When swallowing, slight pain may be observed.
Cystic formations
Cysts on tonsils resemble white plaque in appearance. In fact, they represent tissue growths. These are benign formations that are most often observed in people suffering from chronic tonsillitis. Patients complain of a sore throat, in addition, cysts cause discomfort when swallowing.
Leukoplakia
Leukoplakia is the most dangerous cause of white plaque on the glands without temperature. On tonsils dots of grayish-white color are formed. They represent the keratinized layer of the epithelium. Exfoliation occurs due to dystrophic changes in the throat. When talking, discomfort is felt, the patient is coughing, the voice becomes hoarse. The temperature is not elevated. The disease is dangerous because the affected areas are susceptible to malignant degeneration. Doctors consider leukoplakia as a precancerous condition. Such a disease requires immediate treatment.
Other reasons
Sometimes a plaque on the tonsils in children is the remnants of food stuck on the loose surface of the throat. This reason is completely harmless and is eliminated by a usual rinse. But if the plaque does not disappear after washing, then, most likely, it was formed due to pathology.
Drug treatment
To find an effective method of treatment, it is necessary to establish the causes and symptoms of white plaque on the tonsils. Only a doctor can conduct an accurate diagnosis, the patient himself by the appearance of his throat will not be able to determine the nature of the disease.
Antibiotic treatment is indicated for atypical tonsillitis and chronic tonsillitis. These diseases are caused by various bacteria, so medication is needed here. The type of antibiotic is chosen by the doctor. Such drugs as Amoxiclav, Amoxicillin, Flemoxin, Rovamycin, Erythromycin, and in severe cases Summamed are used. These drugs are also used for the bacterial form of stomatitis, along with rinses and rinses.
For candida infection, prescribe antifungal drugs: Fluconazole, Nystatin, Itraconazole, Orungal, Diflucan. The usual antibiotics should not be used in such cases, they can only aggravate the situation. Treatment of candidiasis should be comprehensive, taking antifungal tablets is supplemented by rinsing the throat and oral cavity.
With pharyngitis, antiseptic tablets for resorption are indicated: "Lysobact", "Eucalyptus-M", "Grammidin", "Kofol", "Faringosept".
With leukoplakia, the cause of the dystrophic process is usually treated. The patient should be constantly monitored by a doctor and undergo a preventive examination. The appointment of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs is indicated.
Surgical methods
Surgical treatments for white plaque on tonsils without fever are rarely used. Typically, such methods of therapy are indicated for tonsil cysts. These tissue growths are most often treated conservatively. And only in the absence of effect, either the cyst itself is cut out, or the entire tonsil is completely removed.
In some cases, surgical treatment of leukoplakia is performed. Do microlaringosurgical intervention to remove the formation.
Gargle and rinse
How to treat white plaque on tonsils without fever using local methods? As a rule, doctors always recommend gargling and rinsing. This helps remove purulent plug or plaque from the tonsils. Rinses with disinfectants are prescribed for any reason the formation of white spots. For such treatment, the following agents are used:
- aseptic solutions: "Chlorhexidine", "Miramistin", "Furacilin", iodine solution;
- rinses with drinking soda (especially useful for candidal lesions);
- decoctions of medicinal plants: chamomile, sage.
On an outpatient basis, the throat is washed with a syringe with a tip. The procedure can be somewhat unpleasant, especially for young children. In many cases, this helps wash the purulent plug from the tonsils. This method of therapy is used in the complex treatment of plaque in the throat.
Sometimes patients want to get rid of plaque on their own and try to squeeze abscesses. Doing this is very dangerous. You can not only severely injure your throat, but also bring the infection deep into the tonsils.
How to help a child with white plaque on tonsils?
Often, parents find in a child a plaque on tonsils without fever. What to do in such cases? This symptom is often found in childhood, as a small child is prone to tonsillitis, tonsillitis and stomatitis. First you need to make sure that the spots on the throat are not food debris. To do this, gargle with plain water. If the plaque does not disappear, then you need to pay attention to other symptoms. It is necessary to observe the well-being of the child and measure the temperature again after some time. It is important to note: what kind of plaque does it take, does the child cough and tickle in the throat, or is there a hoarseness of voice. It is worth paying attention to the location of the spots, whether they affect only the throat, or is there plaque on the oral mucosa.
In any case, with such a symptom, you should consult a pediatrician or otolaryngologist. Only a doctor can diagnose and prescribe treatment. You do not need to give your child antibiotics on your own, in some cases they can be not only useless, but even harmful. At the first stage at home, you can only gargle with decoctions of herbs or soda. The rest of the treatment should be prescribed by a doctor, depending on the causes of plaque formation.
Prevention
The formation of white plaque on tonsils without temperature can be prevented. Pustules in the throat are most often formed due to low immunity in people susceptible to colds and infectious diseases. It is necessary to try to strengthen the body's defenses: eat well, avoid overwork and stress, observe a reasonable mode of work and rest. After diseases or surgical interventions, it is useful to restore the body with vitamin preparations and immunomodulators.
Often a white coating is formed due to untreated or neglected diseases of the throat or teeth. It is necessary to carry out timely and complete rehabilitation of the oral cavity, and complete the treatment of colds. An important role is played by oral hygiene, often insufficient dental care becomes the cause of fungal infection. Antibiotics should be taken strictly as prescribed by the doctor, abuse of these drugs can also lead to candidiasis.
It is important to follow the rules of a healthy lifestyle and give up bad habits. It must be remembered that smoking is one of the main causes of the formation of leukoplakia. Sometimes getting rid of this disease can be very difficult, therefore it is much easier to prevent it.