Sore throat (tonsillitis) is a fairly serious infectious disease affecting the pharyngeal ring and palatine tonsils. Inflammation most often occurs in an acute form (with high fever and symptoms of intoxication), causing many complications. Therefore, treatment of sore throat in adults should be carried out under the strict supervision of a physician, with bed rest and the use of antibacterial agents.

Causes and symptoms of sore throat

Sore throat is a contagious disease transmitted by airborne droplets or household contact. There are viral and bacterial lesions of the tonsils. The peak of infection is observed in the autumn-winter period. The cause of the illness is a patient or a carrier who has already recovered from the disease, but remains a source of infection for 1–2 weeks.

The first signs of the disease in adults are not detected immediately, but only 4–5 days after infection. There are general symptoms of inflammation that are characteristic of all forms of angina:

• redness in the throat and pain when swallowing;
• increased body temperature;
• hoarseness, runny nose, nasal congestion;
• enlargement of nearby lymph nodes;
• weakness, weakness.

When the first signs of a sore throat appear, you should immediately consult a doctor to prescribe adequate treatment. Self-medication in this case is unacceptable. Sore throat is very insidious and dangerous with serious consequences that can develop suddenly and end unpredictably.

Complications

Most often, tonsillitis in adults ends with complete recovery without any complications. But if the doctor’s recommendations are not followed, problems often arise. Therefore, treatment of tonsillitis must be competent and timely. This will help prevent the development of a number of serious consequences:

• Heart defect.
• Myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle).
• Joint damage, rheumatism.
• Pneumonia.
• Diseases of the ENT organs (otitis media, sinusitis, sinusitis).
• Damage to the liver, kidneys, dysfunction of the central nervous system.

Pathologies develop several weeks after a sore throat, if the patient does not comply with bed rest and does not take medications prescribed by the doctor.

General principles of treatment

Uncomplicated tonsillitis in adults is usually treated on an outpatient basis. If your temperature rises and you have a sore throat, you should stay home and call a doctor.

Bed rest is the key to a quick recovery

The main condition for successful therapy and complete recovery is bed rest for at least 5 days. The patient must be completely isolated from other family members to avoid infecting them. He needs to be provided with separate dishes, which are recommended to be disinfected periodically, and individual hygiene items.

Nutrition should be balanced and gentle. It is recommended to drink as much warm drink as possible: compotes, non-acidic fruit drinks, mineral water without gases, milk with honey.

During treatment, you should carefully follow all doctor's instructions and take prescribed medications.

Drug treatment

Before treating a sore throat in an adult, its cause should be clarified. Only after a visual examination, palpation of the lymph nodes and pharyngoscopy will the doctor be able to prescribe specific therapy, consisting of local and systemic antibacterial agents.

First of all, antibiotics are used to eliminate the symptoms of tonsillitis. In addition to them, local drugs must be used, which also effectively destroy the pathogen.

In addition to antibacterial drugs, the treatment regimen includes immunostimulating and antipyretic drugs, which quickly reduce the symptoms.

Treatment with antibiotics

When prescribing medications for sore throats to adults, doctors most often prescribe penicillin antibiotics:

• Sumamed;
• Oxacillin;
• Amoxicillin Sandoz;
• Ampicillin trihydrate;
• Phenoxymethylpenicillin;
• Amoxiclav.

These drugs act directly on the cause of the disease. The course of treatment usually does not exceed a week, but in difficult cases it can be extended to 10–12 days.

Antibiotics are the main drugs for treating sore throat in adults.

If a sore throat occurs with complications, the patient is most often sent to a hospital, where treatment with broader-spectrum antibiotics is prescribed: Cefuroxime, Levofloxacin, Ceftazidime, Ceftriaxone. If after seven days there is no obvious improvement, it is necessary to recheck the diagnosis or prescribe another drug.

Among the local drugs that have a detrimental effect on the pathogen are:

• lozenges - Septolete, Stop-Angin, Faringosept, Strepsils;
• sprays with antibiotics or sulfonamides - Bioparox, Hexoral, Kameton, Ingalipt.

In case of mild sore throat, the antibiotic Bioparox can replace systemic medications, since it is both an antibiotic and a local drug at the same time.

As practice has shown, it is almost impossible to cure inflammation of the tonsils without the use of antibiotics. The most reliable and fastest-acting method is intramuscular administration of drugs. Injections are given to patients who have contraindications to oral administration of antibacterial agents or who have developed serious complications.

It is not recommended to prescribe antibiotics on your own. Only a doctor can choose what to drink for an adult with a sore throat.

Other medicines

Treatment of tonsillitis should be comprehensive. The prescription of additional drugs depends on the form and severity of the disease, the type of pathogen and the presence of allergic reactions to the components of a particular medicine.

Treatment of sore throat in adults should be comprehensive

In general cases, the treatment regimen for angina includes the following groups of medications:

• solutions for lubricating the pharynx: Lugol, Iodinol, Vokadin;
• gargling liquids: Chlorhexidine, Furacilin, Romazulan;
• antipyretic drugs based on paracetamol: Ibuklin, Tylenol, Theraflu, Panoxen, Coldrex, Panadol, Rinza, Coldact;
• antihistamines: Suprastin, Diazolin, Diphenhydramine, Claritin, Fenistil;
• antifungal drugs: Fluconazole, Ketoconazole, Flucostat, Nystatin, Levorin;
• immunostimulants: Imudon, IRS-19, Anaferon, Methyluracil (tablets).

Many of these drugs contain an analgesic component, so they not only have a detrimental effect on the cause of the disease, but also relieve pain in the throat.

Features of therapy for various types of sore throats

There are many forms of tonsillitis, and the treatment for each of them has its own distinctive features.

Herpes sore throat

You should know that the cause of the herpes form is a virus, so antibiotic therapy in this case is ineffective.

When treating herpangina, antihistamines are prescribed to eliminate swelling of the mucous membrane, painkillers, anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating drugs. In addition, your doctor may recommend a chamomile, calendula, or sage rinse.

Any thermal procedures for this form of sore throat are prohibited.

If complications develop - meningitis or myocarditis - patients are subject to mandatory hospitalization.

Viral sore throat

This form of sore throat is considered less dangerous because it causes complications much less often. It occurs most often in the cold season. Tonsillitis develops against a background of weakened immunity and has a viral cause, so antibiotics are not prescribed to the patient, since they weaken the immune system.

For treatment, interferons are used that increase the body's resistance and have antiviral activity: Viferon or leukocyte Interferon. The patient is prescribed gargling, inhalation and symptomatic therapy.

Interferons are used to treat sore throats caused by viruses.

Purulent sore throat

Unlike other tonsillitis, the purulent form is always acute. For treatment, penicillin antibiotics or drugs from the macrolide group must be used:

• Erythromycin;
• Azithromycin;
• Spiramycin.

To reduce the symptoms of sore throat, corticosteroids, Ibuprofen and Paracetamol are prescribed, gargling and compresses are used, and lubricating the throat.

Other types

To treat the follicular form of tonsillitis, antibiotics and antipyretics, tablets and lozenges must be prescribed. It is recommended to gargle and make compresses.

The lacunar form is also treated with antibiotics, antipyretics and antihistamines. An increased dose of vitamin C is recommended.

For catarrhal form, anti-inflammatory drugs, sulfonamides, rinsing and lubricating the tonsils are prescribed.

Surgical method of treatment

As a rule, conservative therapy is quite effective in the treatment of sore throat in adults. But in some cases, the doctor may recommend surgery:

• if inflammation of the tonsils develops several times a year;
• the tonsils become so enlarged that it becomes difficult to breathe;
• constant sore throats complicate the work of other organs;
• A purulent inflammation in the throat (abscess) develops.

Surgery is a last resort. Before referring the patient for surgery, the doctor will recommend laser lacutonomy (laser cauterization of tonsil lacunae). The procedure is very effective and in most cases helps to get rid of tonsillitis forever.

Rinsing

For sore throat in adults, gargling is very useful. Irrigation well moisturizes and softens the mucous membrane, eliminates discomfort and removes purulent plaque from the tonsils.

Almost all known rinsing solutions perform these tasks, thereby significantly facilitating the course of the disease. It is recommended to carry out treatment for at least 2–3 weeks. This will enhance the effect of therapy and prevent the development of chronic tonsillitis.

Lubricating the throat

The procedure is intended to clean the surface of the tonsils from pus and pathogenic microorganisms and apply a medicinal substance.

Lubricating the throat with Lugol is one of the ways to treat sore throat in adults.

You should lubricate your throat 4-5 times a day, an hour before or after meals.

For adults, the procedure is not particularly difficult. For treatment you will need an unsharpened pencil, bandage or cotton wool and a medicine. A thick layer of sterile material is wrapped around the pencil and moistened generously in the solution.

Lubricate the tonsils with quick and confident movements so as not to trigger the gag reflex.

Inhalations

The effectiveness of inhalations for angina is not very high, and in some forms of tonsillitis the procedure is prohibited.

Inhalation of hot steam is contraindicated in the following cases:

• if the inflammation has become acute;
• purulent or herpetic sore throat is diagnosed;
• increased body temperature.

Steam procedures will only benefit early stages diseases. If purulent inflammation appears, it is better to refrain from inhalation.

Diet

Sore throat in adults should be treated comprehensively, using not only medications, but also a balanced diet.

Diet is very important when treating a sore throat.

The diet during illness should be light and varied. Foods that cause irritation to the throat mucosa are contraindicated: spicy, salty, excessively hot or cold dishes, solid foods.

The list of permitted products includes:

• warm, sticky porridge with butter;
• mashed potatoes;
• pureed vegetable soups in weak broth;
• boiled or stewed meat and fish;
• cottage cheese, sour cream, milk;
• eggs.

The therapeutic diet includes drinking plenty of fluids. It should be warm and not sweet. Cranberry and lingonberry fruit drinks, milk with honey, and rosehip decoction are useful.

ethnoscience

Inflammation of the tonsils can be treated using unconventional means only as an addition to the main therapy. There are many effective recipes for sore throat in adults, which are very easy to prepare and use.

The most popular folk remedy for tonsillitis is gargling. For the procedure, you can prepare juice from fresh beets, sage infusion, oak bark or willow decoction, or a solution of apple cider vinegar in water. Irrigating the throat with a weak salt solution (1 tablespoon of salt per 1 liter of liquid) is very effective.

A popular folk remedy is gargling with herbal decoctions.

For oral administration, use herbal teas, a mixture of radish or onion juice with honey, hot milk with honey.

Sore throat in pregnant women

Inflammation of the tonsils is especially dangerous in the first trimester of pregnancy. At later stages, the threat to the fetus decreases, but still remains real.

Therefore, at the first symptoms of a sore throat, the expectant mother should consult a doctor to prescribe the therapy permitted in her situation.

Treatment of tonsillitis during pregnancy is associated with considerable difficulties. Not all drugs for sore throat in adults are suitable for use by women expecting a child.

The main method of therapy still involves taking antibiotics. Today there are quite a few different medications that do not cross the placenta and do not harm the fetus:

• antibiotics of the penicillin group: Amoxiclav, Sumamed;
• Cefozolin;
• Erythromycin.

Levomycetin and antibiotics from the tetracycline group are not prescribed to pregnant women, as they are dangerous for the child.

Antipyretics you can use are Paracetamol and Panadol. Various lozenges, lozenges and aerosols are allowed. It is very important to maintain the correct dosage, avoiding excess medication.

Sore throat during pregnancy should be treated promptly and competently.

In addition to taking medications, the patient should follow other doctor’s recommendations:

• maintain bed rest;
• drink more fluids;
• stick to a diet.
• In parallel with drug therapy, you can gargle with infusion medicinal herbs, drink rosehip decoction, warm milk with honey.

With timely and competent treatment, the prognosis for angina is most often favorable. After 10–12 days, the patient recovers completely and can begin work. Otherwise, severe complications of a local and general nature develop, and chronic tonsillitis forms.

Effective treatment of angina is ensured by clear clinical diagnosis and adequate pharmacotherapy. Antibiotics for sore throat, sprays and gargling will significantly shorten the treatment time, reduce the severity of the disease and preserve the protective factors of the organ as an important link immune system person.

Sore throat is an acute infectious disease of the body that occurs with symptoms of acute inflammation of the structures of the pharyngeal lymphoid ring. It is one of the most common diseases after influenza and acute respiratory infections.

Treatment of angina is complex and includes:

• Local tagging.
• Pain relief.
• Prescription of systemic antibiotics.

Antibiotics for sore throat

Up to 70% of tonsillitis cases are caused by viruses. Among them, the most common are coronavirus and rhinoviruses. The remaining 30% comes from bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Up to 80% of cases of sore throats caused by bacteria are caused by group A β-hemolytic streptococci (Streptococcus pyogenes, GABHS).

To timely prescribe an antibiotic for angina, it is necessary to identify antigens to GABHS using the Streptatest system.

Streptatest is a universal tool that allows you to determine the cause of a sore throat in 5 minutes. It will quickly establish the presence of group A β-hemolytic streptococcus in the oral cavity, which means it will help to timely prescribe adequate antimicrobial therapy. In the absence of a pathogen, streptatest will allow you to avoid unnecessary treatment of sore throat with antibiotics. Streptatest has high (about 90%) specificity and high (about 95%) sensitivity.

Rice. 1. Streptatest has high (about 90%) specificity and high (about 95%) sensitivity.

Rice. 2. Streptatest is a universal tool that allows you to quickly determine the cause of a sore throat.

Rice. 3. Scheme of working with streptatetest.

Antibiotics for sore throat. Correct selection

Streptococci show high sensitivity to drugs of the penicillin group. In cases where drug intolerance is noted or pathogen strains exhibit resistance (resistance), macrolides and first or second generation cephalosporins are prescribed.

Treatment of sore throat is carried out with antibiotics of the following groups:

Penicillin group drugs:

• phenoxymethylpenicillin
• augmentin, amoxiclav
• amoxicillin

Macrolides:

• Sumamed
• Azithromycin

Cephalosporins:

• Cefatoxime
• Cefuroxime

Phenoxymethylpenicillin is convenient to use in the treatment of young children due to the release of this antibiotic in the form of a suspension.

Amoxicillin has increased bioavailability (the ability to accumulate in damaged tissues). The drug binds to serum proteins to a much lesser extent.

First generation cephalosporins are highly effective antibiotics and are well tolerated by patients.

Antibacterial drugs of the macrolide group have high antistreptococcal activity. They create a high concentration in the affected area.

Properly selected antibiotics for angina will quickly achieve the desired result, prevent the development of complications and avoid chronicity of the process.

Rice. 4. The photo shows a drug from the penicillin group Amoxicillin and a drug from the macrolide group Azithromycin.

Antibiotics for sore throat. To apply or not?

In adults and children, antibiotics may not be used at the first signs of disease. They are indicated only in case of bacterial nature of the infection. Developed by specialists, the MacIsaac scale helps to differentiate between viral and BSGA tonsillitis.

1. If the scale scores no more than 1 point, then antibiotics for sore throat are not indicated. Treatment of angina is symptomatic. No additional diagnostic methods are required.
2. If the scale scores 2, then the question of prescribing an antibiotic is decided by the doctor.
3. If the scale scores more than 3 points, then treatment of sore throat with systemic antibiotics is indicated.

Antibiotics for sore throat. Duration of treatment

With properly selected antibacterial therapy, the patient's condition improves quickly. But the doctor’s task is not only to quickly recover the patient, but also to prevent the development of complications. This is achieved by completely destroying the pathogen, which occurs when antibiotics are used for at least 10 days.

BSGA tonsillitis and immunity

BSGA tonsillitis does not leave behind lasting immunity. During the recovery period, the likelihood of the disease returning is high.

Unjustified use of antibiotics

The unjustified use of antibiotics for angina leads to the development of pathogen resistance and the occurrence of undesirable reactions. Pain is often the reason for prescribing antibiotics. However, the pain of sore throat is well relieved medicines for local use with anesthetics.

In Russia, about 70% of antibiotic prescriptions turn out to be unjustified. About 25% is justified, but their use is not always successful.

Antibiotics do not work on viruses. For viral tonsillitis, you can limit yourself to prescribing local medications.

Antihistamines

Treatment of sore throats with antihistamines is advisable only at the early stage of the disease. Drugs such as suprastin, tavegil, fenkarol, claritin, telfast, etc. are indicated.

Rice. 5. Antihistamines.

Treatment of sore throat with topical medications

Combined drugs for topical use today are considered the most popular in the treatment of sore throats. They contain antiseptics and disinfectants with antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects, painkillers, vegetable oils and vitamins.

Modern drugs for local treatment of diseases of the oropharynx are able to act on the diseased organ without irritating the mucous membrane of the oropharynx, extremely rarely cause allergic reactions, are not highly toxic and are practically not absorbed at the sites of application.

Combined preparations for topical use are available in the form of sprays, rinses and lozenges. They are used for diseases of the oral cavity, larynx, pharynx, sore throats and are widely used in dental practice.

The widespread introduction of drugs for local treatment of sore throats has made it possible to reduce the unjustified use of antibacterial drugs and prevent the risk of developing resistance of microorganisms.

Topical preparations for the treatment of sore throat

Bioparox is an aerosol. Contains the antibiotic fusafungine. Use as prescribed by a doctor for no more than 7 days. Mandatory medical supervision at the end of treatment.

Rice. 6. Bioparox - antibiotic in aerosol.

Contains lidocaine, benzohexonium and peppermint. Has an antiseptic and local anesthetic effect. Benzoxonium chloride, which is part of the drug, has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral effects. The drug is active against the herpes virus and parainfluenza. Lidocaine has a local anesthetic effect. Eliminates or reduces the intensity of sore throat. Peppermint contains essential oil, the basis of which is menthol. Mint has an analgesic, antispasmodic, and antiseptic effect. It has a characteristic refreshing taste and aroma.

Rice. 7. The drug for the treatment of sore throat TeraFlu LAR - tablets and spray. Has an antiseptic and local anesthetic effect.

Flurbiprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Lozenges. Has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. The analgesic effect occurs within 15 minutes and lasts for several hours.

Strepsils Intensive - tablets containing flurbiprofen (NSAID). Has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

Tantum Verde is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Solution, spray, tablets. Has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

Contains hexetidine antiseptic, disinfectant and essential oils. Used as an aerosol and rinse. Has activity against bacteria, fungi and viruses. It has a local hemostatic, analgesic, enveloping and deodorizing effect.

Stopangin - solution, spray. Contains hexetidine antiseptic and vegetable oils. It has antimicrobial, antifungal, analgesic and enveloping effects. The drug is indicated for stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, tonsillitis, glossitis, pharyngitis, candidiasis and bad breath.

Hexoral - aerosol, solution. Contains hexethidine antiseptic. Has activity against bacteria, fungi and viruses. The drug is indicated for stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, tonsillitis, glossitis, pharyngitis.

Anti-Angin Formula - tablets and lozenges. Contains the antiseptic chlorhexidine and the local anesthetic tetracaine. Has antimicrobial and analgesic effects. The drug is indicated for stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontitis, tonsillitis and pharyngitis.

Strepsils - tablets contain an antiseptic and disinfectant. The drug is indicated for stomatitis, gingivitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis.

Strepsils Plus - tablets and spray. Contains antiseptic, disinfectant and lidocaine. It has antimycotic, antiseptic, local anesthetic and anti-edema effects. The drug is indicated for laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and sore throat.

Ingalipt - aerosol and spray. Contains sulfonamides and vegetable oils of peppermint and eucalyptus. It has an anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and refreshing effect. Shows activity against bacteria, fungi and viruses. The drug is indicated for aphthous and ulcerative stomatitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis.

Yox - solution, spray. Contains antiseptic agents. Has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activity. the drug is active against protozoa.

Kameton - aerosol. Contains antiseptic chlorobutanol, camphor, menthol and eucalyptus oil. Chlorobutanol has an antiseptic effect. Menthol has a mild analgesic effect. Camphor has an irritating effect, increasing local blood flow. Eucalyptus oil has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect. It has an irritating effect, increasing local blood flow, a refreshing effect, and promotes tissue regeneration.

Benzyldimethylammonium chloride is active against bacteria, fungi and viruses.

Neo-angin - tablets. Contains antiseptic, disinfectant and menthol. It has antimycotic, antiseptic and local anesthetic effects. The drug is indicated for stomatitis, gingivitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis.

Faringosept - Tablets. Contains an antiseptic and disinfectant. Has an antimicrobial effect. The drug is indicated for stomatitis, gingivitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis.

Before using the drug, you must carefully read the instructions! Each drug has side effect and may cause allergies.

Rice. 8. The photo shows Hexoral spray and Faringosept lozenges.

Sore throat: treatment tactics and medications

Sore throat is common symptom for acute respiratory infections. Up to 80% of all throat infections occur with this symptom. often dominates in diseases and inevitably affects the patient’s quality of life. There are many causes of sore throat. However, most often patients consult doctors with sore throats due to sore throats and pharyngitis.

A sore throat is well relieved with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), paracetamol, ibuprofen or naproxen. These drugs combine the effect of analgesia and antipyretic. A sore throat is often a reason to prescribe antibiotics. However, it is known that antibacterial drugs do not act on viruses. But in 70% of cases of sore throat, it is viruses that cause the disease. Local drugs with anesthetics effectively relieve pain, regardless of the cause of its occurrence. They contain menthol, tetracaine, lidocaine or flurbiprofen.

Drugs for the treatment of sore throat with pain syndrome

• spray and tablets with antiseptic and disinfectant. Contains lidocaine and peppermint.
• Strepsils Plus- tablets and spray . The drug contains an antiseptic, a disinfectant and lidocaine.
• Strepsils Intensive- tablets containing flurbiprofen (NSAIDs), which have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
• Flurbiprofen- tablets containing a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
• Tantum Verde- solution, spray, tablets . Contains benzydamine, which has a local anesthetic effect, relieves pain and swelling of the mucous membrane.
• Anti-Angin Formula- tablets and lozenges . Contains the antiseptic chlorhexidine and the local anesthetic tetracaine.
• Neo-angin- pills . Contains antiseptics and disinfectants in combinations and menthol.
• Kameton- aerosol. Contains antiseptic chlorobutanol hydrate, camphor, menthol, eucalyptus oil.

Local preparations containing analgesic components cannot be used in children under 3 years of age due to the risk of developing laryngospasm.

Rice. 9. TheraFlu LAR is one of the most effective combination drugs. Contains the anesthetic Lidocaine.

Spray for the throat

When used, a throat spray creates a high concentration of medications included in its composition on the mucous membrane.

In throat sprays, the medicinal substance is delivered through a microdispenser. The drug particles sprayed by the spray are larger than the particles sprayed by the aerosol. Their spraying speed is low. Preparations in the form of aerosols are capable of delivering therapeutic drugs to the lower respiratory tract.

Treatment of sore throat with medicines in the form of sprays has repeatedly proven its effectiveness. Throat sprays are widely used in dental practice.

Both spray and aerosol have the following advantages:

• onset of rapid therapeutic effect,
• the therapeutic effect is achieved by using a smaller dose of the drug due to spraying,
• Sprays and aerosols are convenient to use.

Rice. 10. Sprays are used to treat diseases of the oropharynx and nose, which have gained wide popularity in recent years. The photo shows how the throat spray is used.

Some types of throat sprays

• Hexethidine
• Stopangin
• Hexoral
• Strepsils Plus
• Ingalipt

Rice. 11. Sprays for diseases of the oropharynx.

Gargling

Gargling is indicated for sore throats, chronic tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and diseases of the oral cavity. A gargle will be professionally recommended by your doctor. In some cases, the patient chooses the medicine for rinsing on his own.

When gargling, the drug comes into direct contact with the mucous membrane of the oropharynx. The arsenal of official and traditional medicine for gargling is large. Dichlorobenzene, metacresol, hexethidine, benzalkonium, thymol, ambazone and chlorhexidine have antimicrobial activity. These are substances of artificial origin. They suppress the growth of not only pathogenic microbes, but also the normal microflora of the oral cavity, which limits their use in children under 6 years of age.

Some types of antiseptics for gargling

• Hexethidine
• Stopangin
• Hexoral
• Tantum Verde
• Miramistin

Some plants have a slight anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Among them are chamomile, sage, calendula, raspberry leaves, St. John's wort, oregano, and eucalyptus. For gargling, it is better to use a collection of medicinal plants, as they can enhance the effect of each other.

How to gargle correctly

• Gargling is carried out with a warm solution.
• Take some of the rinse liquid into your mouth.
• Take a breath.
• Tilt your head back (this will cause liquid to enter your throat).
• Exhale slowly through the mouth, which causes the liquid to vibrate.
• After exhaling, tilt your head forward and release your mouth over the sink.
• Repeat the procedure several times. In this case, half a glass of solution or decoction is used. Gargle up to 6 times a day.

Rice. 12. When gargling, the drug comes into direct contact with the mucous membrane of the oropharynx.

Treatment of sore throat with homeopathic remedies

Catarrhal tonsillitis and uncomplicated forms of chronic tonsillitis are not always treated with antibiotics. At the initial stage of the disease, when the proliferation of microorganisms has not yet reached the critical level of superinfection, the use of homeopathic remedies may be justified. Therapy with homeopathic remedies affects the body’s self-regulation processes. Sore throat and chronic tonsillitis are considered as a particular manifestation of constitutional weakness and hereditary predisposition. The German drug "Tonsilotren" has proven its high effectiveness and safety in the treatment of adults and children.

Rice. 13. The German drug “Tonsilotren” has proven its high effectiveness and safety in the treatment of adults and children.

Treatment of certain types of sore throats

Treatment of herpes sore throat

Topical preparations with antiviral activity:

• TheraFlu LAR - tablets and spray.
• Hexethidine - solution and aerosol.
• Hexoral - aerosol, solution.
• Yox - solution, spray.
• Miramistin is an antiseptic solution.

Topical medications will relieve pain:

• Strepsils Plus
• Strepsils Intensive
• Flurbiprofen
• Tantum® Verde
• Anti-Angin Formula
• Neo-angin
• Kameton

A good result is achieved by using liquid antiviral interferon in the form of inhalation or spraying. The repair processes are enhanced by ultraviolet irradiation and helium-neon laser light.

Treatment of fungal sore throat

If the culprit for the development of fungal sore throat is the inadequate use of antibiotics, then they must be immediately discontinued and systemic antifungal drugs must be prescribed:

• Nystatin
• Levorin
• Diflucan

Decamine is a synthetic antifungal drug. It has a good effect on fungal infections of the oral cavity. Well tolerated. Used in the form of caramel and ointment.

The following drugs for topical use have antifungal activity:

• TheraFlu LAR - tablets and spray.
• Hexethidine - solution and aerosol.
• Stopangin - solution and spray.
• Hexoral - aerosol, solution.
• Strepsils Plus - tablets and spray.
• Yox - solution, spray.
• Miramistin is an antiseptic solution.
• Neo-angin - tablets.

Properly selected and timely treatment will ensure rapid involution of the pathological process, preserving the protective functions of the pharyngeal mucosa and pharyngeal lymphoid ring, as an important factor in local and general immunity.

Many people do not take a disease such as tonsillitis seriously. Often the choice is made on medications that eliminate symptoms. Unfortunately, this tactic is incorrect, since the disease can lead to serious complications - pathology of the joints and heart. That is why it is extremely important to know what treats a sore throat. A doctor will, of course, prescribe adequate therapy.

Brief description of the disease

The inflammatory process involving the palatine tonsils and adjacent tissues is called sore throat. In medicine, this pathology is called tonsillitis. In the human body, the tonsils form a kind of ring in the nasopharynx, which protects against pathogenic microorganisms entering other organs. However, such an accumulation of lymphoid tissues reacts with inflammation to infection.

The pathological process is facilitated by factors such as:

The causative agent of purulent sore throat can be a bacterium. Often this is staphylococcus, streptococcus. These microbes are found in abundance in environment. They are found on clothing and household items, and in the air.

Before or a child, a precise diagnosis should be established. Since this pathology can be a manifestation of most other diseases. For example, such symptoms are characteristic of blood diseases and viral infections (infectious mononucleosis). Therefore, treating a sore throat at home should only be done when there is no doubt about the correct diagnosis.

Clinical manifestations of the disease

With purulent sore throat, the following symptoms are observed:

• high temperature (in some cases the thermometer reaches 40 degrees);
• general condition worsens (fatigue, weakness, loss of strength);
• discomfort occurs in the throat, especially worse when swallowing;
• unpleasant sensations radiate into the ear, a feeling of stuffiness appears during swallowing;
• the pain reaches such intensity that the patient refuses to eat food and drinks only liquids;
• When examining the throat, swelling of the tonsils, redness and plaque are visible.

Most people believe that an effective antibiotic treats a sore throat. At the same time, they completely forget: only complex therapy can bring the desired result.

How to treat a sore throat at home? Initially, you should adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Bed rest. During illness, it is necessary to limit physical activity. It is recommended to get more sleep. It is advisable to avoid talking for a while. The number of days spent in bed depends on the severity of the illness. If possible, the sick person is isolated from other family members, especially small children.
2. Hygiene items, dishes. The patient must have individual items everyday life.
3. Wet cleaning. It is necessary to ventilate the patient's room. Furniture should be wiped with a damp cloth. It is recommended to humidify the air. This will reduce the concentration of bacteria in the room.
4. Drink plenty of fluids. If we treat a sore throat quickly, then we should eliminate the intoxication of the body that accompanies this pathology. To do this, be sure to drink a lot of liquid - juices, teas, water, fruit drinks.
5. Diet. It is recommended to adhere to certain dietary rules. Food should be warm (hot and cold are unacceptable), soft, gentle. It is necessary to avoid food irritants. Preference is given to food enriched with vitamins. This diet starts the recovery process in the mucous membrane of the tonsils.

Try to avoid the smell of cleaning products and tobacco smoke. They irritate a sore throat too much.

Methods of treating the disease

So, the patient is diagnosed with purulent tonsillitis. How to treat this pathology? The main drugs necessary for the treatment of purulent tonsillitis are antibiotics. They allow temperature indicators to return to normal within a few days (1-3 days). However, it should be remembered that only complex therapy treats sore throat. Therefore, the fight against pathology includes the following methods:

1. Drug treatment.
2. antiseptics. This procedure is prescribed for the lacunar form of the disease and is performed by an ENT doctor.
3. Gargling with antiseptics.
4. Irrigation of the tonsils with anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial sprays.
5. Lubricating the tonsils.

When making a diagnosis, the first question that arises in patients is usually the following: “How to treat sore throat in an adult?” Initially, for this pathology, antibacterial therapy is prescribed. But it should be taken into account that it will be effective only when the disease is of a bacterial nature. After all, it is known that antibiotics have no effect on viruses.

Since it is very difficult to visually determine the nature of a sore throat, the doctor prescribes drugs with a wide range of effects without waiting for tests. Only a doctor can tell you what antibiotics to treat a purulent sore throat. It is highly undesirable to select them yourself.

The following drugs are quite effective in relation to many:

• Fluoroquinolones (1st generation) - “Ofloxacin”, “Ciprofloxacin”;
• Fluoroquinolones (2nd generation) - “Levofloxacin”;
• Macrolides - Azithromycin, Erythromycin;
• Penicillins - “Amoxicillin” and “Clavulanic acid”;
• 1st generation cephalosporins - Cephalexin, Cefazolin;
• 2nd generation of cephalosporins - Cefuroxime, Cefaclor.

Doctors, when advising patients how to treat a sore throat, often recommend the use of local antibacterial drugs. This is, as a rule, the medicine “Bioparox”. The product is produced in the form of a spray. The combination of topical antibiotics and their oral administration allows you to recover from pathology much faster.

An excellent remedy is the topical drug Grammidin Neo. The product contains an effective antibiotic. The drug is produced in the form of tablets intended for resorption.

Antiviral agents

Purulent sore throat provoked by a viral disease requires special attention. How to treat such a pathology? In this case, these therapies are most effective only at the beginning of treatment, in the first two days after the onset of symptoms.

The range of prescribed antiviral drugs is very wide:

• "Arbidol";
• "Kagocel";
• "Ingavirin";
• "Tamiflu";
• "Anaferon";
• "Relenza."

Even with timely initiation of treatment with such drugs, there is no guarantee that bacterial flora will not join the pathology, which requires antibiotics.

Gargling

Many patients know very well what is the best way to treat a sore throat. It's about rinsing. It is advisable to carry out such procedures 5-6 times throughout the day. Solutions intended for rinsing must be warm.

The safest means that are in demand for the procedure are:

• soda-salt solution with added iodine;
• decoctions of herbs - sage, chamomile, calendula.

A very effective drug, tested over many years, is the drug “Furacilin”. It can be easily purchased at a pharmacy in the form of tablets or a pre-prepared solution.

In addition, the following medications that have an antiseptic effect can be used for the rinsing procedure:

• "Chlorhexidine";
• "Givalex";
• "Furasol";
• "Miramistin";
• "Hexoral";
• "Chlorophyllipt".

Effective sprays

Unfortunately, the opportunity to gargle is not always possible. Therefore, remember what treats a sore throat in this case. Many manufacturers produce drugs to combat pathology in several forms. If rinsing is not possible, it is recommended to use sprays.

It is extremely convenient to use this dosage form to combat the disease in children. After all, babies don’t yet know how to gargle on their own.

The choice of spray medications is quite wide and varied:

• "Strepsils plus";
• "Miramistin";
• "Yox";
• "Tantum verde";
• "Hexoral".

Resorption agents

Various lozenges, lozenges, and tablets are the most popular forms of drugs used by patients diagnosed with severe sore throat. Almost all patients know.

The most popular medications are:

• "Strepsils";
• "Septolete";
• "Faringosept";
• "Anti-angina";
• "Tantum verde";
• "Hexoral tabs";
• "Lizobakt".

These drugs, as a rule, have no contraindications. However, the possibility of individual intolerance to some components should be taken into account. Before use, you should carefully study the composition of the drug, especially for people prone to allergic reactions.

It is recommended to use iodine medications with caution. This applies to those people who are thinking about how to treat sore throat during pregnancy, thyroid pathologies, and nursing mothers. For such categories of patients, such drugs are prescribed exclusively by a doctor.

Antipyretic drugs

Severe painful discomfort in the throat is not the only symptom characteristic of purulent sore throat. The pathology is accompanied by intoxication of the body, which is manifested by weakness, headache, fever, chills.

There is a need to eliminate these symptoms. For such purposes, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that have antipyretic effects are used.

It is most advisable to prescribe the following remedies:

• "Ibuprofen";
• "Nurofen";
• "Paracetamol";
• "Aspirin";
• "Panadol";
• "Fervex";
• Coldrex.

The above medications are not only effective but also have an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. It should be remembered that these drugs only help alleviate the condition. They have no effect on the cause of the disease. They are used exclusively for symptomatic treatment.

Application of vitamins

It is very important to support the immune system during this disease. This will allow the body to recover much faster. The following multivitamin complexes help treat sore throat at home:

• "Pikovit";
• "Multi Tabs";
• "Alphabet";
• "Complivit";
• "Vitrum";
• "Biomax".

Natural immunostimulants are very useful - tinctures of ginseng, eleutherococcus, and Echinacea purpurea.

Prescription of probiotics

In most cases, antibiotic therapy is prescribed to treat sore throat. Unfortunately, it is precisely this that can often provoke intestinal dysbiosis. To protect the body from an unpleasant complication, the doctor prescribes lacto- and bifidobacteria.

Popular probiotics are:

• "Linex";
• "Acilact";
• "Acipol";
• "Bifidumbacterin";
• "Bifiform";
• "Normoflorin";
• "Probifor".

Treatment of children

It is extremely unpleasant if children get sick. Only a pediatrician can tell you how to treat a purulent sore throat for a child.

The fight against pathology is based on the use of antibacterial drugs. Oral dosage forms may be recommended. For fairly serious pathologies, the doctor prescribes injections of drugs. Often the choice stops at medications:

• "Stopangin";
• "Hexoral";
• "Inhalipt."

It is definitely recommended to gargle. For children, you can use herbal decoctions, solutions sea ​​salt, soda. A positive effect will be provided by propolis tincture diluted in half a glass of warm water. Children can gargle with a solution of furatsilin or Lugol.

Warming compresses for purulent sore throat are strictly prohibited, since such a procedure promotes increased blood flow to the area affected by the infection. Along with the flow, the infection spreads quite quickly throughout the body. Thus, parents need to remember that with purulent sore throat, warming the throat can seriously aggravate the situation.

Many folk remedies are quite effective. However, it should be understood that they act only as additional therapy. It is impossible to rely only on folk recipes, since there is a risk of various complications.

Treatment of illness during pregnancy

For women expecting a baby, a disease such as purulent tonsillitis is extremely dangerous, since the pathology can lead to quite serious consequences:

• rheumatism;
• arthritis;
• heart defects;
• kidney ailments;
• complications of pregnancy.

This disease carries a double danger for the unborn baby and the mother. It is completely unacceptable to decide on your own how to treat a sore throat during pregnancy, since the patient needs drug treatment, which includes antibiotics. After all, the risk of complications from this pathology is much higher than the threat from a specially selected medicine. It is the doctor who will prescribe the necessary medications and monitor the condition of the expectant mother.

Today, pharmacology has developed antibiotics that are not contraindicated for pregnant women. However, such drugs cannot be taken on their own. Only a doctor will prescribe the necessary remedy.

Pregnant women should definitely use local treatment methods:

1. Gargling. It is recommended to use decoctions of medicinal herbs, the drug “Furacilin”.
2. Inhalations.
3. Adhere to the required drinking regime.
4. Proper nutrition, enriched with vitamins and carefully balanced.

Conclusion

All patients diagnosed with purulent tonsillitis should understand how serious this disease is. In case of pathology, adequate therapy is necessary, since the disease, with improper treatment or its complete absence, can easily become chronic. The patient will periodically experience periods of exacerbation of sore throat, followed by temporary remission.

The risk of developing unpleasant complications is quite high: sinusitis, otitis media, paratonsillitis. And sometimes, due to improper treatment, a pathology such as rheumatism can develop. That is why, at the first symptoms of a sore throat, you should definitely consult a doctor and strictly follow all his prescriptions.

When certain symptoms occur, most people independently try to diagnose themselves and prescribe treatment, which often leads to complications. To eliminate misconceptions, you need to contact a specialist who will prescribe a series of tests and proper treatment.

Causes of the disease

In most cases, tonsillitis is caused by staphylococci and streptococci; much less frequently, the disease occurs as a result of viruses and fungi entering the body. Infection can occur in several ways: airborne and through household objects. There is no less risk of infection when contacting a person who has recently suffered from the disease, since the pathogen can persist in the body for 2-3 weeks.

The first thing encountered on the path of bacteria is the mucous membrane of the tonsils, on the surface of which bacteria settle, which leads to the active work of lymphoid tissue, secreting antibodies against bacteria. The main peak of incidence occurs in the spring-autumn period, since at this time the risk of hypothermia is high, immunity is reduced, and the body lacks vitamins. This leads to the inability of the lymphatic system to cope with the pathogen, which provokes an inflammatory process in the tonsils.

Signs of tonsillitis in adults

The diagnosis is made by a doctor not only on the basis of tests, but also on symptoms, which may vary depending on the form and severity of the disease. The main signs of angina include:

• high temperature (catarrhal form can pass without fever);
• sore throat;
• acute pain in the throat that increases with swallowing;
• chills;
• signs of intoxication: headache, nausea, weakness;
• increased fatigue, poor health;
• sometimes vomiting;
• abdominal pain, diarrhea;
• runny nose and nasal congestion (only with other infections or viral sore throat);
• smell from the mouth;
• enlarged and painful lymph nodes.

In adults, the development of sore throat can occur with a decrease in the body's immune defense and poor nutrition.

You should immediately consult a specialist if the following dangerous symptoms develop:

• the appearance of a skin rash;
• difficulty breathing;
• swelling of the neck and tongue;
• increased tone of the muscles of the back of the head, difficulty opening the mouth;
• inability to swallow saliva.

Depending on the form and severity of the disease, treatment is prescribed, which in some cases may not be required at all.

What should an adult drink with a sore throat?

If the first signs of the disease occur (sore throat, weakness, fever), you should consult a doctor for advice. In most cases, with timely initiation of treatment, the disease can be dealt with in a short time, and this will also help to avoid the development of possible complications. After an external examination of the mouth, throat and receiving test results, the doctor can make an accurate diagnosis, the form and severity of the sore throat. Only on the basis of the data obtained can treatment be prescribed, which can be carried out at home, taking into account the absence of complications.

Also during treatment, the patient must follow the following recommendations:

• it is necessary to limit communication with others as much as possible to eliminate the risk of infection;
• nutrition should be light and proper;
• treatment should be carried out under bed rest;
• carry out all procedures prescribed by the doctor;
• use folk remedies for gargling;
• take the necessary medications: antibacterial, antiviral, antipyretic.

Treatment and dosage of drugs should be prescribed only by a doctor, based on the form of the disease and the characteristics of the patient’s body.

Bed rest

When a sore throat develops, the patient needs proper sleep and rest; it is highly undesirable to carry out treatment on the legs, as this can worsen the course of the disease.

Under conditions home treatment the patient needs to drink enough fluid, which will help remove toxins and harmful substances from the body. To do this, you can prepare various berry and fruit drinks, compotes, use warm mineral water, tea with honey and lemon. The liquid should not be too cold or hot, this will increase the unpleasant and painful sensations in the throat.

The diet should consist of healthy foods in the form of liquids and purees: cottage cheese, mashed potatoes, soups, broths, porridges. During treatment, it is necessary to exclude spicy, smoked and salty foods.

To strengthen the immune system, in addition to using pharmacy complex vitamins, it is necessary to include more fruits and vegetables in the diet.

Antibacterial therapy

To eliminate the risk of side effects, medications should be taken only in accordance with the recommendations of a specialist (prescription of the drug and its dosage). Treatment primarily involves the use of antibacterial agents that are aimed at combating pathogenic microorganisms.

What antibiotics should adults take for sore throat?

Sore throat refers to an infectious disease in which the inflammatory process is localized in the tonsils, so the disease requires a thorough approach and treatment. Antibacterial therapy is prescribed by the attending physician, based on the form, type of pathogen and severity of the disease. An antibiotic is prescribed on the following basis:

• for purulent tonsillitis: penicillins;
• for lacunar tonsillitis: cephalosporins;
• streptococcal tonsillitis: cephalosporins, penicillins;
• follicular tonsillitis: penicillins;
• catarrhal tonsillitis: macrolides;
• lacunar tonsillitis: cephalosporins.

When diagnosing the disease, in most cases, penicillin antibiotics are prescribed, but due to the frequent occurrence of allergic reactions, this group of drugs can be replaced with macrolides, and only in severe cases of the disease does the doctor prescribe cephalosporins.

This drug is prescribed for acute angina. After entering the stomach, the active components of the drug are quickly absorbed into the blood, reaching maximum concentration. The drug is available in the form of white or yellow tablets, in dosages of 125, 250, 500 and 1000 mg. The dosage and duration of use depends on the severity of the disease; for moderate and severe forms, take up to 2 g per day for 2 weeks.

When using Flemoxin, the following adverse reactions may occur:

• diarrhea;
• skin itching;
• Quincke's edema;
• allergic reactions;
• colitis.

This drug can be prescribed for the treatment of sore throat in both adults and children. It is effective in the fight against pathogenic microorganisms, in particular staphylococci and streptococci. After use, the drug is quickly absorbed into the blood from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed in soft tissues, skin and respiratory tract. The course of therapy is 5 days, during which you need to take 1 tablet per day. Azithromycin is a long-acting drug, so the destruction of bacteria continues for about a week after the end of administration.

During treatment with the drug, the following side effects may occur:

• headache;
• the appearance of a rash on the skin;
• stomach ache;
• nausea;
• drowsiness;
• sometimes vomiting.

Augmentin has a wide spectrum of action, helps fight various pathogens that provoke the development of sore throat. The drug is available in the form of suspensions, syrup tablets and injection formulations. For children over 12 years of age and adults, the drug is prescribed three times a day, 125 or 500 mg, depending on the severity of the disease. The course of treatment should last at least 7 days; if necessary, treatment can be extended to 2 weeks.

The following side effects may occur while taking the drug:

• sleep disturbance;
• exhaustion;
• flatulence;
• weakness;
• diarrhea or constipation;
• allergic rash;
• edema.

Augmentin should not be taken during pregnancy, as well as if you are intolerant to penicillins, have jaundice or chronic kidney disease.

Prescribed for severe sore throat, including purulent one. The drug is administered intramuscularly, which provides a rapid antibacterial effect, including against microorganisms resistant to penicillin drugs. For adults, the drug is prescribed twice a day, 1 g, for at least one week.

The following may occur during use: side effects:

• bloating;
• stomatitis;
• nausea;
• dizziness;
• fever;
• anaphylactic shock;
• skin rash.

The development of these reactions must be reported to the doctor; in most cases, the drug is continued, and after completion of treatment the symptoms go away on their own.

This antibacterial drug has a wide spectrum of action and is taken only under the strict supervision of a doctor. Sumamed is aimed at destroying bacteria, so treating acute respiratory viral infections and acute respiratory infections with this drug is impractical and dangerous. It should be taken with caution by patients with high sensitivity to the components of the drug; a few days after the start of treatment, the patient feels improvement. Sumamed is prescribed once a day, 500 mg for a course of 5 days.

Side effects may occur during use:

• nausea, sometimes vomiting;
• diarrhea;
• weakness;
• decreased hearing and vision;
• loss of appetite.

Sumamed is contraindicated to take during breastfeeding, with kidney and liver diseases, or intolerance to the drug substances.

The drug is one of the effective in the fight against microorganisms resistant to penicillins. Macropen is used before meals, after penetrating into the blood through the stomach, the drug’s effect begins after 2 hours. The course of use of this therapy ranges from 5 to 10 days, depending on the form of the disease and the presence of complications. For adults, it is prescribed three times a day with a total dose of 1.6 g; changes in dosage and duration of treatment are carried out only by a doctor.

During use, some patients note the development of weakness, headache, nausea and intestinal disorders.

Duration of antibiotic use

Many people are concerned about the question: how many days do you need to take antibiotics? The duration of antibacterial therapy depends on the form of the disease, severity, type of pathogen, and the prescribed drug. It is strictly prohibited to prescribe the duration and dosage of the drug on your own. In addition, in most cases, a few days after treatment, the patient may feel relief, which is mistakenly perceived as the end of the disease. Therefore, it is important to complete the treatment, fully following all the doctor’s recommendations.

Antibiotic sprays for sore throat

The choice of remedy is based on the characteristics of the disease and the patient’s preferences. It is important to know that antibiotic sprays refer to local therapy and cannot be used as the main treatment, since their action is aimed at destroying bacteria in the tonsils, relieving inflammation and discomfort. In addition, irrigation products help cope with dry throat, burning and sore throat. The disinfectant effect is due to the presence of antiseptic and antifungal components in the composition of the preparations. Some of the most effective and popular drugs for topical use are:

• Hexoral;
• Hexaspray;
• Stopangin;
• Bioparox.

Bioparox Hexasprey Geksoral Stopangin

Only with a mild course of the disease can the doctor prescribe a spray as the main treatment without the use of additional drugs.

Antimicrobials

Treatment of angina includes the use of antimicrobial sulfonamide drugs, which have a broad spectrum of action and are effective in combating microbes. Such means include:

• Sulfalene;
• Sulfadimethoxine;
• Biseptol.

The duration of taking antimicrobial drugs is at least one week.

Medicines to relieve general condition

In rare cases, a sore throat goes away without symptoms and does not cause any discomfort in the patient. To make you feel better, your doctor may prescribe the following medications:

• anti-inflammatory and painkillers: Citramon, Amidopyrine;
• painkillers and antipyretics: Paracetamol, Analgin, Aspirin.

Depending on the manifestations of symptoms, drugs can be prescribed for up to 5 days.

In addition to high fever, the patient may experience allergic reactions while taking antibacterial drugs. In this case, the following antihistamines may be prescribed:

• Suprastin.

Suprastin

These drugs are prescribed when there is a risk of allergies, as well as during exacerbation of chronic tonsillitis.

Gargling

No less important in the treatment of sore throat is local therapy, which includes gargling. Carrying out the procedure regularly will not only improve the condition of the tonsils, but also allow you to recover faster. Gargling helps remove purulent plugs, relieve soreness and inflammation in the throat.

One of the popular compositions for. To prepare, you need to dilute 1 tbsp. l. drug in a glass of water. The procedure with this solution allows you to reduce the number of harmful bacteria not only in the mouth, but throughout the body.

Also no less effective for rinsing are the following compositions:

• Furacilin, Dioxidin: dissolve 2 ampoules of one of the preparations in a glass of water and rinse;
• decoction of calendula: brew 1 tsp of boiling water in a glass. herbs and let cool to room temperature;
• chamomile decoction: brew 1 tsp with a glass of boiling water. herbs and let cool;
• baking soda-saline solution: stir ½ tsp in a glass of water. soda and salt, if you are not allergic to iodine, add 10 drops to the solution.

These components of the solutions have anti-inflammatory, analgesic and healing effects.

To achieve maximum effect, it is necessary to carry out the procedure correctly:

1. For rinsing, you can use several solutions at once.
2. Take liquid into mouth, rinse and spit out.
3. Take another sip, tilt your head back and rinse, then spit out the solution.
4. Carry out the procedure until the solution in the glass runs out.

After the procedure, you can rinse your mouth with plain water. The products must be used until symptoms disappear completely, at least 5 times a day.

Antiseptic drugs

Complex treatment of sore throat in adults also includes the use of disinfectants:

• Strepsils;
• Antiangin;
• Faringosept;
• Hexalize.

These products must be used 15-20 minutes after rinsing.

What are tonsils needed for? Types of sore throat Characteristic symptoms of the disease Where to start treating sore throat Quick treatment of sore throat with folk remedies? How to properly cure sore throat

The exact name of sore throat is acute tonsillitis. When the disease occurs, the so-called tonsils, palatine tonsils, located on both sides of the entrance to the pharynx, become inflamed. The most common cause is an infection, one or another type of coccus: streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci, meningococci. The causative agents can be typhoid or anthrax bacilli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella, herpes virus, adenoviruses, and Candida fungi. The disease is manifested by a sharp increase in temperature, sore throat, and it becomes difficult to swallow. The tonsils become covered with plaque or ulcers. Knowing how to quickly cure a sore throat, you will very soon be able to eat without any discomfort.

What are tonsils for?

The so-called lymphoid tissue that makes up the tonsils is the most important component of the immune system. It neutralizes pathogens of various infections that try to enter the body with food or air.

If the tonsils (tonsilla in Latin) get too much, they become inflamed. In this case, tonsillitis is diagnosed.

Thus, various viral infections that cause redness in the throat are the cause of tonsillitis. It should be borne in mind that a sore throat is a common symptom of many diseases.

Types of sore throat

Depending on the type of plaque on the tonsils, the following types of disease are distinguished:

pinpoint pustules are a sign of the follicular form; the accumulation of pus in the lacunae (recesses) of the tonsils makes it possible to diagnose the lacunar form; ulceration of the surface of the tonsils and the formation of necrotic tissue is a sign of the necrotic variety; if there is no plaque, but the tonsils are swollen and very red, the catarrhal form is diagnosed.

Characteristic symptoms of the disease

It is necessary to understand that a sore throat can only be infected. This is not a disease that lives in the throat for years and waits for the body to become hypothermic or for the feet to get wet. Infection is possible only from a carrier of streptococcus. In other words, exacerbation of chronic tonsillitis and sore throat are far from the same thing. Despite similar symptoms, treatment for these diseases is different.

Of course, infection will occur faster if the immune system is weakened.

Symptoms of sore throat:

The lymphoid tissue that makes up the tonsils exchanges lymph with the lymph nodes through lymphatic vessels. Therefore, a sure sign is an enlargement and increased soreness of the lymph nodes located downward from the ear and under the lower jaw, because they collect the lymph flowing from the tonsils. The temperature rises sharply. Signs of intoxication appear: weakness, sweating, lack of appetite, headache, chills. Inflammation tonsils, they become larger in size, turn red and become covered with plaque. Swallowing becomes painful.

It should be noted that redness of the throat, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes are also symptoms of diphtheria and infectious mononucleosis:

diphtheria affects the heart, kidneys, nervous system; infectious mononucleosis - lymph nodes, liver and spleen.

Sore throat is treated with antibiotics, diphtheria with anti-diphtheria serum. In case of infectious mononucleosis, there is no cure with antibiotics and serum.

Where to start treating a sore throat

To begin treatment in spring, autumn, winter or summer - after all, you can get sick at any time of the year - it is necessary to gargle. They can be done:

baking soda solution (1 tsp per glass of warm water); salt solution (1 tsp per half liter of water); a mixture of soda-salt-iodine; furatsilin; propolis; decoction of sage and chamomile.

Rinse several times a day, but not too often. The tonsils need time to recover; too frequent rinsing prevents this.

To relieve a sore throat, frequent hot drinks are recommended.

Even if you make a mistake in diagnosis and treat an ordinary ARVI in this way, it will not get worse from rinsing. Moreover, angina is poorly diagnosed in the early stages.

Quick treatment of sore throat with folk remedies?

It is important to understand that you can quickly cure an acute infection, the common pathogen of which is streptococcus, and also avoid serious complications only by taking antibiotics.

Streptococcus affects the heart, kidneys and joints. It is no secret that streptococci are the source of rheumatic diseases and glomerulonephritis. Such sad consequences result from a disease suffered on the legs or improperly treated.

Sore throat requires systemic treatment. It should not stop even after the symptoms disappear. You should not rely on folk remedies and various anti-inflammatory tablets like Ingalipt, Camphomen, Faringosept, Anti-angina, Septolete, etc.

The disease cannot be cured with topical medications. In the case of the lacunar form, Lugol or sprays like Yox, used in complex treatment, are effective.

Of the antibiotics, Penicillin, Ampicillin and Erythromycin are still effective.

Aspirin, Analgin and Paracetamol are taken for fever and pain.

Antibiotic treatment should be no shorter than 5-7 days to reliably eliminate the risk of complications. But you should take the pills wisely, it all depends on the frequency of use of antibiotics by a particular person.

Some use the following rapid treatment regimen: antibiotics for sore throat are taken on the third or fourth day of the disease. By evening, the symptoms disappear, and the next day the patient feels healthy.

In some cases, after antibiotic therapy, Bicillin, a long-acting antibiotic, is prescribed. By acting on the pathogen, it prevents possible complications from developing.

How to properly cure a sore throat

To quickly cure the disease and avoid complications, you must follow the following recommendations:

drinking plenty of water (fruit juice, tea, warm milk) - to eliminate the effects of intoxication; gargling and lubricating the tonsils; rest; taking antibiotics as prescribed by a doctor; lack of physical activity and hypothermia after recovery; monitoring the joints, heart and kidneys for six months after treatment tonsillitis. If swelling of the joints or pain occurs, consult a doctor and be sure to tell about the previous illness.

Throat diseases bother people very often, and you don’t want to go to the hospital at all. Sore throat is the most common disease that must be treated. Sometimes you can get by with home remedies, and we’ll tell you how to do this in this article.

Sore throat: causes and types of disease

Sore throat is an infectious inflammation of the tonsils

Sore throat is an inflammation of the tonsils, which is infectious in nature. The virus can begin to progress due to the slightest hypothermia: cold drinks, ice cream, air and other reasons. The causative agents can be a variety of bacteria and viruses: staphylococci, streptococci, pneumococci. The disease develops both against the background of ARVI and independently, without other disorders in the body.

Bacteria can get inside in several ways: by airborne droplets, from household items, and in addition to hypothermia, emotional stress, lack of vitamins, ingestion of irritants, diseases of the nasopharynx and even caries can contribute to the development. We can conclude that everything is interconnected, and a healthy person is unlikely to contract a sore throat, since his immune system is able to cope with viruses.

Very often, tonsillitis occurs as a concomitant disease and aggravates the condition, so preventive measures and an integrated approach to the treatment of any infections are very important, especially if inflammation of the mucous membranes occurs.

There are several types of tonsillitis and they all have their own characteristics and characteristics.

Types of sore throat:

Lacunar tonsillitis. In this case, the damage to the tonsils spreads from the lacunae to the palatal region as the disease progresses. In this case, severe swelling and hyperemia occurs, the inflammatory process contributes to the formation of purulent plaque on the tonsils, which is easily removed and does not leave blood. Follicular tonsillitis. You can observe neoplasms - follicles that are pale yellow in color and reach 5 millimeters in diameter. The follicles fester and open, but the contents do not spread beyond the tonsils. Catarrhal tonsillitis. A mild form that goes away after a few days with proper treatment or becomes more severe. Characterized by superficial damage to the tonsils, swelling and infiltration. The posterior wall of the pharynx, hard and soft palate are affected. The temperature can rise to 38 degrees. Necrotizing tonsillitis. A complex form of the disease, in which local symptoms are aggravated by severe general ones. Plaque and plugs form on the tonsils and go deeper. A blood test shows clear leukocytosis. The person may experience fever, nausea, vomiting, and confusion. When the suppuration is removed, the affected surface bleeds. Tissue defects can be quite deep due to rejection of tissue affected by necrosis. The disease covers the entire wall of the pharynx, uvula, tonsils and can spread deeper.

In addition to the species classification, tonsillitis differs by type. There are three in total:

Primary tonsillitis. Mild damage to the pharyngeal ring due to the inflammatory process. Secondary angina. Damage to the tonsils occurs due to a third-party infection of the body or a blood disease. Specific sore throat. It develops due to specific infections, such as fungi, and accordingly has a completely different approach to treatment.

Characteristic symptoms and diagnostic methods

Sore throat, fever and redness of the tonsils are signs of a sore throat.

Very often, a person does not pay attention to a developing sore throat for quite a long time, since its symptoms are similar to the usual manifestations of a cold. However, tonsillitis has more acute manifestations, is much more difficult to tolerate and requires special treatment.

Main symptoms of the disease:

Acute pain, much stronger with normal inflammation of the mucous membrane of the throat, can be observed both when swallowing and in a relaxed state. General deterioration of health due to the presence of infection, fatigue and malaise. Aching joints, heaviness in the muscles. Inflammation of the lymph nodes. Redness. the throat, tonsils, tongue and back wall are inflamed, the shade is bright. Body temperature, depending on the type of disease, can rise to 38-39 degrees. The appearance of plaque or ulcers on the tonsils, the formation of follicles, a dense coating on the root of the tongue.

All these symptoms signal the presence of inflammation caused by microorganisms, which progresses in the pharynx. The disease manifests itself abruptly, the incubation period lasts from several hours to three days. The person may experience chills, pain when swallowing, and swollen lymph nodes.

Diagnosing a sore throat on your own is quite difficult, especially if you have not previously encountered this disease. The doctor usually prescribes urine and blood tests, as well as pharyngoscopy. This is the main method for determining the presence of sore throat. Then it is necessary to determine the nature of the pathogen. To do this, pus scrapings may be taken for bacteriological culture and additional blood tests.

Drug treatment: types of drugs

Treatment of sore throat with medications: antibiotics, sprays, aerosols and rinses

At home, you can use medications for a speedy recovery. They are most often prescribed by a doctor, but for chronic sore throat, therapy can be repeated to maintain a normal condition.

Features of treatment:

Treatment should be aimed at destroying the virus that caused the disease. This requires serious therapy, which will include antibiotics. You can take Cefaclor, Cotrimaxozole, Erythromycin. They help relieve the condition and fight bacteria. Topical aerosols and sprays can be used to relieve a sore throat. Bioparox, Ingalipt, Faringosept and other diseases that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects are suitable. Rinse – The best way remove pathogens as quickly as possible. You can use simple medications such as Furacilin or Miramistin. There are a lot of products suitable for treatment in pharmacies.

For successful treatment, it is important to maintain bed rest, protect your throat from cold drinks, but drink plenty of fluids.

A speedy recovery will be facilitated by a gentle diet enriched with vitamins - vitamin A and C are real helpers.

With a healthy immune system, viruses are unlikely to attack a person, so you need to use all methods to quickly restore immunity and eliminate inflammatory processes. If, in addition to sore throat, there are concomitant diseases, you should use complex treatment, which will affect each problem.

The best traditional methods

Gargling - effective treatment sore throat

To treat a sore throat, they can be of great help traditional methods treatments that are aimed at fighting infection and relieving unpleasant symptoms.

The very first thing traditional healers recommend is rinsing:

Rinse with soda solution. To do this, you need to mix 1 teaspoon of soda, the same amount of salt and a couple of drops of iodine in a glass of warm boiled water. This is an excellent disinfectant and anti-inflammatory agent that can be used several times a day until complete recovery. The throat can be gargled with a solution of potassium permanganate. It perfectly fights pathogenic microorganisms and reduces swelling of the throat. One teaspoon is enough for rinsing; there is no need to increase the concentration. The disease can leave you in just one day, but therapy should be continued for at least 3-5 days to avoid relapse. An excellent, but unpopular remedy is blue iodine. It can be used as a local remedy by lubricating the tonsils with a cotton swab. This method will help relieve inflammation and get rid of painful symptoms in the shortest possible time.

Honey is the best healer. It is no coincidence that it is so actively used in folk medicine, because it has a huge list of beneficial properties.

With a sore throat, honey can provide indispensable help. It can be mixed with a spoon of 6% vinegar and diluted with a glass of water. It is recommended to drink this mixture after meals, 2 sips. Honey is also mixed with aloe leaves, because this plant is also an excellent helper in eliminating infections. Another recipe: melt honey and butter in a water bath and mix with warm milk. Even opera singers use this remedy to restore ligaments, because the oil perfectly softens and prevents the retention of microbes. Honey replenishes vitamin deficiency and kills infection.

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Other traditional methods of treatment:

Any remedies that are recommended during infectious diseases, such as garlic, lemon and ginger, will also help with sore throat. They will help strengthen the immune system and restore the body's defenses. Alcohol compresses are a proven remedy that will help cope with a sore throat. Can be used several times a day until the gauze bandage is completely dry, and can also be left overnight.

Traditional medicine has many more effective ways to cope with sore throat, which you can ask grandmothers about. The main thing is not to do harm, so you shouldn’t get carried away with them. They are good in the early stages. If the infection is extensive, serious drug therapy is necessary. It is best to consult a doctor, especially if your body temperature is elevated.

Treatment of sore throat in children

Safe treatment of sore throat in children

If the child is very small, you should not delay going to the doctor. Be sure to call an ambulance, especially if your baby has a fever. Angina threatens to develop into more complex forms and reward the child with complications, as well as chronic diseases.

For school-age children, the following treatment regimen can be used:

Buy the drug Faringosept and dissolve one tablet per day. Even if the sore throat is severe, do not increase the dosage, as side effects may occur. For rinsing, use with Chlorophyllipt. Do them three times a day in accordance with the instructions for use. You can use Hexoral spray twice a day. It will help reduce pain and get rid of infection. This set of procedures is performed within seven days, even if symptoms of the disease are no longer observed.

If a child has a fever for more than three days, medical attention is needed. Treatment must be high-quality and comprehensive. This is the only way a sore throat will go away without consequences and complications for the child.

Sore throat during pregnancy

Only a doctor can prescribe the correct and safe treatment for sore throat.

During pregnancy, the expectant mother should focus all her efforts on making this period as comfortable as possible and avoiding diseases. If it does happen that a woman gets a sore throat, you must first assess the extent of the disease.

In the first stages, you can cope on your own with rinses and folk remedies. But if the disease develops rapidly, the temperature rises and a purulent plaque forms, you need to urgently consult a doctor, since any previous diseases can negatively affect the development of the fetus.

Drug treatment often has side effects and is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in the first trimester, as any chemicals can be dangerous for the baby.

The doctor prescribes drugs only after assessing the possible risks and the degree of positive effect of treatment.

That is why the main task of a pregnant woman is to prevent diseases. She should maintain a diet rich in vitamins, get enough exercise and spend more time outdoors. Nursing mothers can take medications, but it is recommended to stop feeding during the period of treatment, since the chemical compounds contained in the medications can change the composition of the milk.

When do you need a doctor and possible complications?

If a sore throat is treated incorrectly, serious consequences can occur.

You should consult a doctor in any case, but many people neglect to visit a specialist. This is a wrong tactic, since even a simple disease if not treated correctly can lead to serious consequences.

You should definitely contact a specialist if:

body temperature rises, purulent plaque forms on the tonsils pain and inflammation are very pronounced and can lead to difficulty breathing the person experiences symptoms of fever, confusion, vomiting the disease is accompanied by symptoms from other organs and the system does not improve within three days after the start of self-treatment

Prevention measures may be decisive, the main one being strengthening the immune system. A healthy and strong person does not suffer from infectious diseases, since microbes bypass him. Therefore, all advice about taking vitamins, playing sports and fresh air should not be ignored.

Sore throat should not be ignored, as it can become chronic.

As a result, a person will be forced to constantly fight the disease throughout his life and develop new problems, because the infection indicates a weakened body.

The most dangerous complication is an abscess. It is a purulent inflammatory disease that affects soft tissues and can lead to tissue necrosis and pathological tumors. It is treated exclusively by surgery.

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It is difficult to meet an adult who is not familiar with the symptoms of a sore throat - and it is no less difficult to argue with the fact that the manifestations of this pathology can be very painful. The second name of the disease – acute tonsillitis – reflects the localization of the infectious and inflammatory process.

The palatine tonsils are most often affected, although pathological changes can also be observed in the area of ​​other lymphoid formations of the pharyngeal lymphatic ring - the lingual, pharyngeal tonsil.

Tonsillitis requires mandatory and timely treatment - otherwise the patient faces serious complications.

How to help a patient and how to treat a sore throat correctly?

Principles of therapy

What is a sore throat and how to treat it? A sore throat, or tonsillitis, is understood as an infectious and inflammatory process in the tonsil area - more often it begins if the body is weakened and the fight against infection is difficult. To treat a sore throat quickly and effectively, you need to pay attention to all clinical signs, individual characteristics body. There is no universal medicine or way to eliminate sore throat with sore throat.

Symptoms of tonsillitis in adults are sufficient justification for starting therapy. Moreover, you should not delay treatment, since you cannot hope for a quick result when using only local methods (dissolving tablets, rinsing). Numerous treatment methods must be applied purposefully, so it is important to represent not only the location of the lesion (for tonsillitis, usually the tonsils), but also the type of pathogen (virus, bacteria).

If we are talking about an acute form of tonsillitis, then the answer to the question “how to get rid of a sore throat forever” can only be this: through timely treatment with the obligatory inclusion of etiotropic drugs in the treatment regimen. Nevertheless, it will still not be possible to cure a sore throat in 4 hours: the inflammatory process occurs according to certain mechanisms in stages, and today it is impossible to stop it without harming the body even more. It is also impossible to cure a sore throat in 1 day - for the same reason.

How to treat sore throat in an adult? There are several principles of therapy:

Mode. This is bed rest during fever, isolation of the patient to prevent transmission of infection to others. Continuity and systematic treatment. If a patient has a sore throat, it needs to be treated comprehensively. All treatment methods must be compatible with each other, and medications must be selected taking into account contraindications. Local and systemic therapy. Sore throat and its treatment require a combination of both methods. Systemic therapy is usually represented by antibiotics (in tablet or injection form), and local therapy by means of local action (lozenges, lozenges, sprays).

For angina, etiotropic (antibacterial) therapy is required. It is important to understand that there are not only primary, but also secondary tonsillitis, which can begin against the background of the underlying pathology.

Although the first variant of the course is much more common, the possibility of changes in the throat accompanying agranulocytosis, leukemia, typhoid fever, and tularemia cannot be excluded. Therefore, if a patient has a sore throat, treatment should be individualized.

Components of the treatment regimen

How to treat acute tonsillitis and what makes up a correctly formed treatment regimen for this disease? There are several types of treatment:

etiotropic; pathogenetic; symptomatic.

Therapy can also be divided into systemic and local (topical). When we treat a sore throat quickly, antibacterial and antiviral drugs are prescribed as part of etiotropic therapy. Bacterial sore throats are the most common, and since in most cases the causative agent is beta-hemolytic streptococcus, you need to choose a drug whose spectrum of activity covers this pathogenic microorganism (Cefazolin, Cefuroxime, Azithromycin). Antiviral drugs (Interferon-alpha) are needed for infection with herpes group viruses.

The treatment regimen for angina from pathogenetic drugs usually includes antihistamines (Cetirizine, Loratadine, Chloropyramine). Symptomatic treatment involves medications that relieve or eliminate the symptoms of tonsillitis. Their use is first aid for sore throat, since classic complaints are pain when swallowing, fever, and headache. Symptomatic drugs include mainly antipyretics or antipyretics (Paracetamol, Ibuprofen). They not only eliminate fever, but also reduce the severity of pain.

A separate group of drugs consists of combination drugs for topical use. They cannot replace systemic antibacterial therapy, but complement its action, acting simultaneously as an etiotropic, pathogenetic and symptomatic agent (Anzibel, Suprima-Lor, Givalex), since they contain:

local antiseptic (Hexetidine, Chlorhexidine); anti-inflammatory component (Flurbiprofen, Enoxolon); analgesic component (Lidocaine, Benzocaine).

Thus, it is necessary to treat sore throat in adults using several medications: an antibiotic, combined local remedies in the form of lozenges and/or sprays, an antihistamine, and additional symptomatic medications if necessary. All medications must be recommended by a doctor after a face-to-face consultation.

The best local remedies

When thinking about how to overcome a sore throat, you should pay attention to considering the features of local therapy - acting directly on the lesion.

For this use:

combined local drugs; gargling products.

Combined local drugs have already been discussed in the previous section.

These remedies allow you to treat a sore throat and cope with symptoms such as severe swelling and soreness.

With their help, the pain also becomes less pronounced - but if it is very severe, additional drugs have to be used (for example, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs - Ibuprofen, Paracetamol).

How to treat a sore throat? When choosing a combination drug for an adult, pay attention to possible contraindications and the dosage form (tablets, spray). Sometimes patients are sensitive to individual components (menthol, lidocaine) - in such adults, treatment is carried out with drugs with an individually selected composition.

The longer the contact with the active substance, the more pronounced the effect. This speaks in favor of tablets and lozenges, which should be dissolved slowly, with frequent swallowing movements - thus, the mucous membrane is moistened while the drug is applied to it. Its concentration is maintained at a constant level for some time, and uniform distribution over the contact surface is achieved.

Gargles are considered an integral component of the therapeutic regimen, and effective treatment is unthinkable without the gargling procedure.

How to quickly cure a sore throat? Homemade medicines are often used - for example, solutions with salt, soda and iodine, infusions of medicinal herbs (chamomile, sage). Local antiseptics (Hexetidine, Chlorhexidine, Hydrogen Peroxide) can also be used.

The purpose of rinsing is the same as when dissolving tablets: applying a medicinal substance to the surface of the mucous membrane of the affected area. A comparative analysis of effectiveness made it possible to establish that the parameters of the distribution of the drug and the duration of its effect when rinsing and using sprays are the same. Elimination of purulent deposits by rinsing occurs only partially, especially when exudate accumulates deep in the lacunae of the tonsils.

Providing first aid

How to deal with sore throat? Knowing the principles of therapy and the features of using basic drugs, you can take some actions on your own. Sore throat in adults is treated at home; if complications develop that require specialist supervision, it is treated in a hospital. What to do if you have a sore throat?

Provide plenty of warm drinks (water, tea, compote). Gargle with a warm salt solution 8 to 10 times a day. Gargle with chamomile infusion or decoction up to 8 times a day. Use calendula tincture for rinsing, dissolving the required amount in warm water (up to 5 times a day). Use local combination products (Strepsils Intensive, Anzibel) according to the instructions.

Rinse after meals and at least 30 minutes before consuming food or liquid.

You can gargle with saline solutions, infusions and decoctions of medicinal plants every hour, generally up to 10 times a day. Products with combining components can be alternated. For sore throat in an adult, treatment includes local antiseptics, they are used 3 to 5 times a day.

Since the patient’s body temperature rises, it is necessary to monitor compliance with bed rest; if the temperature rises to 38.5 °C or more, take an antipyretic (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol), monitoring both the single and daily dose.

Be sure to control the humidity and temperature in the room (50–70%, 19–22 °C). The patient is prohibited from smoking, breathing dry, overheated or, conversely, very cold air. We must not forget that non-medicinal methods also cure.

How to quickly get rid of pain? The first rule: drink a lot of warm liquids, breathe moist air at a comfortable temperature. To ease the symptom, you can use lozenges, sprays and rinses with analgesic ingredients; for very severe pain, take an Ibuprofen tablet. You need to cure the inflammation, and the pain will disappear.

All of the above measures are relevant until the condition improves, but the absence of antibiotic therapy is permissible only on the first day. If a sore throat starts, what should you do? When a sore throat does not subside or, on the contrary, intensifies, despite the treatment, the patient should be examined by a doctor to prescribe etiotropic drugs and explain how to properly treat a sore throat in a particular case.

Precautionary measures

Treatment of acute tonsillitis requires confidence in the diagnosis and knowledge of the characteristics of the disease, the drugs used, as well as a thorough examination of the patient’s condition. Therefore, the doctor selects an effective method of therapy. But since the patient often has to treat himself immediately after the onset of symptoms, the following should be avoided:

The use of packaged “antiviral” drugs (Fervex, Theraflu). They contain neither antibiotics nor antiviral components; In addition, unreasonable relief of fever negates the protective capabilities of the immune system. Therefore, when thinking about how to cure a sore throat in one day, you should not turn to such medications. Irritating substances. These are cold or hot drinks, kerosene, undiluted vinegar or alcohol. They will not help to quickly get rid of a sore throat, but as a result of use, a new pathological process may begin. Any traditional treatment methods should be discussed in advance with your doctor. Mechanical impact. As a therapeutic measure, lubricating the tonsils with Lugol's solution and other medications remains popular - it is believed that this method will help to quickly and effectively cure a sore throat. But in reality, it should only be used on the recommendation of a doctor. There are many options for applying medications to the mucous membrane of the tonsils, and all of them are safer than lubrication with a cotton swab.

Tonsils with tonsillitis are extremely sensitive to irritants, so methods of treating tonsillitis should be minimally traumatic.

In most cases, the patient experiences severe pain, and the symptoms of pain should not be aggravated. Rapid treatment of sore throat means achieving significant improvement within a few days after the start of therapy and complete recovery within 7–10 days. It is extremely difficult to speed up the recovery of the tonsils and interrupt the incipient inflammatory process, if only because obvious symptoms of tonsillitis appear acutely, suddenly, and the “full-fledged” period of the disease cannot be predicted in advance.

Self-treatment of sore throat in adults is unacceptable. At the same time, the occurrence of a sore throat does not always mean the presence of acute tonsillitis. Therefore, if the patient is not able to see a doctor immediately, you can start treatment at home and evaluate the condition after a day. If you have a severe sore throat, a painful headache and no relief after using local or systemic painkillers, as well as nausea and vomiting, you should immediately seek medical help.