Sore throat is the first symptom of a cold. Most often, it is caused by a virus that infects the lymphoid tissue of the pharyngeal ring. The entire tonsil attack is taken, preventing infection from entering the respiratory tract. Often with this development of events, lacunar angina begins. Symptoms, treatment and features of this pathology will be presented to your attention in the article.
General information about the disease
First of all, you need to find out what lacunar angina is. Treatment in adults can be carried out only after a complete understanding of the pathology. Angina, which doctors often call tonsillitis, can occur in two forms: acute and chronic. The first type often occurs in childhood as well as adolescence. If the disease is detected in an adult, then it is most likely to have a chronic course in the acute stage. Angina often becomes a complication arising from a common SARS.
Tonsils of a person are covered with gaps, pits. With tonsillitis, a plaque forms in them. More often it has a bacterial origin. Despite this, the pathology is still fungal and viral. In order not to bring complications lacunar angina, treatment in adults and children should be carried out after the study of scraping taken from the gaps.
Symptoms of pathology
Angina in a person develops when an infection enters the body. This happens during communication with the patient, when inhaling contaminated air. Less commonly, another disease becomes the cause: caries, inflammation in the oropharynx, hypothermia.
Symptoms of tonsillitis in the lacunar form are usually very pronounced, so the disease is difficult to confuse with another pathology. The clinical picture develops during the day. First, there is a rise in temperature to 39-40 degrees, a person feels a sore throat when swallowing. Runny nose is usually absent. The patient has weakness and no appetite, headache often joins, lymph nodes become inflamed. If you examine the oropharynx, then there is swelling of the mucous membranes and hyperemia. In the gaps there is a purulent coating of white or grayish color.
Is it possible to cure lacunar tonsillitis yourself?
If lacunar angina has begun , treatment (in adults) should be prescribed by a doctor. A specialist will prescribe appropriate medications for you after a series of studies. The average duration of therapy is 7-14 days. With the right approach and following all the recommendations, you will feel better in a few days. But often people postpone a visit to the doctor, trying to cope with the problem on their own.
It is quite possible to cure tonsillitis at home. But a similar therapy can be compared to playing Russian roulette. If you correctly find out what caused lacunar angina (treatment in adults will be correct), then the outcome will be favorable. If the drugs are used incorrectly, then tonsillitis can provoke a complication. The kidneys and the cardiovascular system are especially affected.
The use of antibiotics, antifungal agents and immunomodulators
Treatment of lacunar angina with antibiotics is almost always justified. In 70% of cases, tonsillitis is caused precisely by a bacterial infection. To date, preference is given to penicillin antibiotics. The drug “Augmentin” stands out especially. It contains an antibacterial substance (amoxicillin) and a component that eliminates the resistance of microorganisms (clavulanic acid). Less commonly prescribed macrolides, cephalosporins and sulfonamides.
If a fungal infection of the tonsils is confirmed, then lacunar tonsillitis treatment in adult patients involves antifungal. Assigned funds based on nystatin and fluconazole. There are also cases when a fungal infection is caused by prolonged use of antibiotics. Therefore, in the treatment of tonsillitis, it is advisable to take antifungal formulations for the purpose of prevention.
Antiviral agents (Kagocel, Rimantadine, Cycloferon) are prescribed if the viral origin of tonsillitis is confirmed. With this course of the disease, a runny nose often joins. The use of immunomodulators is justified for all types of pathology. Doctors recommend Likopid, Polyoxidonium and other medicines.
Symptomatic therapy
Depending on the symptoms of lacunar angina, treatment in adults should be appropriate. With an increase in body temperature, it must be reduced. It is advisable to take antipyretics when the level of the thermometer shows more than 38-39 degrees. If you feel very bad at 37.5 degrees, you can also use antipyretics.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are more suitable for independent use. These are such medicines as Nurofen, Ibuprofen, Nimesulide, Nise. They will not only lower the temperature and eliminate pain, but also produce an anti-inflammatory effect. The popular "Paracetamol" or "Panadol" for tonsillitis is less commonly used. The fact is that this medication is toxic to the liver, and in addition to it, you also have to take antibiotics, which also do not affect the work of the hematopoietic organ in the best way.
Treatment of the larynx and tonsils
If lacunar angina has begun, treatment in adults (which antibiotics to take - you already know) can be carried out using local drugs. Most of these drugs are not absorbed into the bloodstream, but act on the surface of tissues. It is advisable to treat the throat with tonsillitis with regenerating, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial agents and antiseptics. Doctors prescribe "Lugol", "Miramistin", "Chlorophyllipt" for self-use. These drugs can lubricate and irrigate inflamed tonsils. Particular attention should be paid to the gaps and, if possible, remove plaque from them with a sterile cloth soaked in these solutions.
Doctors also do not prohibit dissolving lozenges. More often recommended "Gramidin" or "Gramitsidin." These are antibacterial formulations for topical use. You can also use them for children from 4 years. You can give preference to such drugs as Strepsils, Septolete and Hexoral. They not only affect the cause of the pathology, but also eliminate the sore throat. Irrigating medicines (Tantum Verde, Ingalipt, Bioporox, Cameton) can be used at home, but you should not use it all at once. Be sure to read the information on the possibility of combining some drugs with others.
Additional medicines
You already know that lacunar angina greatly undermines human immunity. Treatment at home involves the use of vitamin complexes. These can be Alphavit, Complivit, or some other drugs. They will make up for the deficiency of missing substances, which is always observed with tonsillitis due to a power failure.
Often, patients use the Tonsilgon agent for self-medication. It is available in the form of alcohol drops and tablets. The medication helps to strengthen the body, increase resistance. It also has an anti-inflammatory, cleansing effect. Instructions for use recommend the use of the drug for acute and chronic tonsillitis of various origins.
If you have additional unpleasant symptoms during tonsillitis, then you can eliminate them using appropriate means. Medicines “Nazivin”, “Snoop”, “Vibrocil” will save you from nasal congestion. It is also advisable to use salt formulations for irrigation of the nasopharynx. If an additional pain in the ears has joined, then you can use Otipaks. Drops will relieve inflammation and anesthetize the ear canals. From a dry, obsessive cough, they take Sinecode, Codelac. A productive cough is supported by the mucolytic medicines "Lazolvan", "ACC".
Diet and regimen
With purulent tonsillitis with the formation of white gaps, it is necessary to observe the regimen. It is forbidden to lead a habitual lifestyle. It is necessary to limit physical activity and rest. Otherwise, there is a high probability of complications of the pathology. The body needs a lot of energy to fight the infection. If you want to sleep all the time, sleep. No appetite - do not force yourself to eat. It is important to drink more fluids: water, juices, fruit drinks, teas. Food should not be hot or cold. Give up everything that can irritate the throat: salty, sour, sweet, spices. Give preference to soups, mashed foods and cereals.
The room where the patient is located should be cool and humid. Do not dry the air. Hot inhalations are strictly prohibited. Remember that in this way you create all the conditions for the further reproduction of microorganisms. Lacunar angina in adults can be very contagious. Therefore, minimize contact with healthy people and family members.
Lacunar angina: treatment in adults with folk remedies
Many patients try to dispense with grandmother's recipes for the treatment of tonsillitis. It is worth saying right away that such actions can be quite dangerous. If the tactics are chosen incorrectly, then the result may be negative. For example, with improper treatment, lacunar angina from the acute phase becomes chronic. The patient thinks he is recovering, but this is a big mistake. Chronic tonsillitis will recur with terrifying frequency. At the slightest decrease in immunity or hypothermia, you will again feel all the delights of the disease. But this does not mean that folk recipes are powerless. They can be a good addition to traditional treatment.
- Gargle with decoctions of sage, calendula, chamomile. Such compounds will wash off the pathogenic flora, have a regenerative and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Eat more vitamin C. A large amount of it is found in herbs, especially parsley, cabbage. Do not eat lemon and other citrus fruits.
- Drink raspberry tea. It will strengthen the immune system and soften the sore throat.
- Milk with honey will have an analgesic effect on the oropharynx and eliminate an obsessive dry cough.
- Rub your throat with badger or goat fat. It will warm the inflamed areas. Remember that this can only be done if there is no temperature.
Summarize
From the article you were able to find out how lacunar angina is corrected. Adult photos, treatments and medications are presented to your review. Think a few times before giving up your doctor’s appointment. Remember that angina is very dangerous. With improper therapy, it may require surgical intervention and removal of the tonsils. Be healthy!