Glands (palatine tonsils) - a protective barrier to infection in the body through the nasopharynx. Bacteria "sleep", living quietly in the body, but as soon as the tonsils give up slack, the bacteria become the worst enemies and mercilessly attack the lymphoid tissue (tonsils consist of it), where inflammation soon develops. Then you have to treat the tonsils with folk and medical methods.
Symptoms of gland disease
The first thing you need to pay attention to is the feeling, as if in the throat, is tickling and tearing. Persecution gradually turns into pain, which is noticeable when swallowing. Tonsils acquire a red color and increase in size, sometimes so enlarging that shortness of breath is felt. Feeling aches all over the body, general malaise, the temperature rises to 39 degrees. When examining the tonsils, you can see a purulent plaque of yellowish-white color. When pressing on the glands, a pain sensation occurs.
The disease is manifested by another symptom - a hoarse voice. There are cases that the voice disappears completely due to inflammation of the tonsils, which are noticeably swollen and increased in size, which interferes with the closure of the vocal cords. If you don’t start intensive sore throat acute laryngitis is formed, accompanied by the strongest coughing spells.
A mild form of the disease can be cured without the use of serious medications. Sometimes, it is enough to drink tea with honey or raspberries, gargle with a decoction of chamomile or sage. The remaining forms require more radical treatment.
Types of disease
Doctors distinguish several types of angina:
- catarrhal;
- follicular;
- lacunar;
- phlegmonous.
Catarrhal
Catarrhal tonsillitis superficially affects the tonsils. There is dryness and perspiration in the mouth, I constantly feel thirsty. There is a general malaise, pain in the joints, muscles, head. The main symptom is a sore throat, which manifests itself only when swallowing, and then becomes strong and constant. Sore throat usually lasts 3-5 days, then the inflammation goes away or goes to another stage.
Lacunar
Lacunar angina is manifested by a sharp increase in temperature to 39 degrees, severe chills and general malaise. Patients complain of severe sore throat, accompanied by profuse salivation. In children, it causes a gag reflex.
Follicular
Follicular tonsillitis is characterized by lesions of the tonsils (tonsils). It begins with a sharp increase in temperature and severe sore throat. There is pain throughout the body, pain in muscles, joints and a severe headache. The glands are strongly edematous with suppurations of a yellowish-white color. Often inflammation captures not only the tonsils, but all parts of the nasopharynx, larynx, even the root of the tongue.
Phlegm
Phlegmonous tonsillitis is one of the most severe forms of the disease. In some cases, it manifests itself after the transfer of scarlet fever and diphtheria. The disease is manifested by severe and persistent sore throat, hoarseness of the voice, a sharp increase in temperature to 40 degrees. Increased salivation accompanied by halitosis, sleep and appetite are lost, lymph nodes increase, tonsils become inflamed.
Drug treatment of glands
Angina is one of the most serious ailments, which even in adults can give a side effect in the form of complications on the heart, kidneys, joints. Home treatment should be taken in the most serious way.
Treatment of tonsils with medication is prescribed for the form and severity of the disease.
They are prescribed in severe form, for example, follicular, phlegmonous or lacunar tonsillitis. In most cases, the causative agents of the virus are streptococci. Antibiotics are selected appropriate: Ampioks, Ampicillin, Oxacillin, Cephalosporin. The full course of treatment determines doctor.
Do not stop taking antibiotics at the first sign of recovery, the causative agent of the virus will simply stop responding to the medicine and begin the “attack” with renewed vigor. The treatment will be significantly delayed. Reception of antipyretic drugs, according to doctors, is possible at temperatures above 39 degrees, if there is no individual intolerance to elevated temperature.
Antipyretic drugs create visible success in recovery, a person rises from bed, begins to walk around the apartment, goes to work. This approach to treatment will cause serious complications.
Chronic tonsillitis treatment video
In the treatment of acute and chronic forms of sore throat, immunity strengthening drugs are used: Timogen, Vilosen, Immunofan. Medication includes not only anti-inflammatory drugs, but also general strengthening, recipes of traditional medicine or homeopathy. Surgical intervention and removal of the tonsils is resorted to in an extreme situation, when conservative treatment does not give results and there is a threat of serious complications.
Gargling glands
In combination with drug treatment, rinsing is necessary, which, by washing off with glands, reduces the number of pathogenic bacteria. For rinsing, you can use a solution of boric acid (1 teaspoon of acid per glass of water), a solution of hydrogen peroxide in the same proportions, a solution of furatselin (2 tablets per half a glass of water). Gargle as often as possible.
Lozenges
Known lozenges tablets Faringosept and Gramidin. Quite effective means, characterized by a strong bactericidal effect. Taking these drugs will significantly speed up recovery. Pharyngosept can be taken without special restrictions, but they are not recommended to be treated on their own. Drug treatment should be prescribed by a doctor, it is he who will select an individual and effective treatment for tonsillitis and tonsils. A number of drugs contain sucrose, so people with high blood sugar will not go. This is another argument that a doctor’s consultation is necessary.
How to treat tonsils folk remedies
Before talking about the recipes of traditional medicine, it is worth paying attention to nutrition. It is almost impossible to swallow solid food, it is better to eat broths in the first days of the disease, soupssteam cutlets. It is worth giving up sweet, spicy and pepper-flavored dishes. Food should be warm so as not to irritate the throat.
- If a sore throat, tonsils become inflamed, tonsillitis begins, it is good to chew a slice of lemon with zest. After about an hour you can’t eat anything. Essential oils secreted by the zest act on the mucous membrane of the throat. Do this procedure every 3 hours.
- An effective remedy for severe sore throat is propolis. It is recommended to put a piece on the cheek at night or prepare a solution from propolis tincture (1 tsp per 1 tbsp of water). Propolis quickly helps if it is of good quality, which causes a burning sensation in the mouth and numbness of the tongue.
- An indispensable tool in the treatment of tonsils is rinsing with time-tested decoctions of herbs. Decoctions help to rinse the back of the throat well, remove pus and mucus, and disinfect the oral cavity and tonsils.
Recipes for healing broths
- Eucalyptus leaves (20 g), calendula (15 g), sage (15 g), chamomile (10 g), elecampane roots (10 g), licorice roots (10 g), rosemary and linden flowers (10 g each). Mix the ingredients, take 1 tbsp.collection, brew in a glass of boiling water and stand for an hour. Gargle as often as possible, at least 5-6 times a day.
- Althea root (20 g), calamus root (10 g), chamomile (20 g), clover (20 g) and flaxseed (30 g). As in the first recipe, 1 tbsp. collection pour a glass of boiling water, insist an hour, gargle about 6 times a day.
- Sage, St. John's wort, elderberry flowers and oak bark (all 25 g each), mix well. Take 1 tbsp. and pour a glass of boiling water, leave for an hour. Gargle at least 6 times a day.
- In a glass of warm water, take 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp soda, stir well until the salt is completely dissolved, add 5 drops of iodine. The tool relieves pain well, cleans the tonsils from pus, relieves inflammation. Only not everyone can withstand rinsing, the product is not pleasant.
- Iodine is a good assistant in the treatment of tonsils. Significantly reduce tonsils and forget about angina for a long time Iodinol. Wrap a bandage on the handle of a tablespoon, moisten it well in a solution of Iodinol and smear tonsils. The procedure is completely painless, but not quite pleasant. So do two weeks several times a day.
- A gentle gargle that relieves pain - the juice of half a lemon and a glass of warm water. Squeeze the juice into a glass of water, stir and gargle as often as possible. Before each rinse, make a new composition.
- Chop 1 beetroot as finely as possible, add 1 tbsp. vinegar and wait until the composition is thoroughly saturated, then squeeze and use when rinsing.
- From the flowers of clover to prepare an infusion. It will take 2 tbsp. flowers that pour a glass of boiling water. Insist hour and strain. Drink 50 ml up to four times a day 20 minutes before meals.
- Infusion of elecampane is a good treatment for inflammation of the tonsils. Two tablespoons of well-ground elecampane roots pour a glass of boiling water and leave for an hour. Take 100 ml at least 3 times a day before meals.
- A decoction of pine buds is used in the treatment of tonsils. Pour one tablespoon of pine buds with a glass of boiling water, keep the composition in a water bath for 40 minutes. Divide the contents of the glass into 3 equal servings and drink throughout the day. Every day to cook a new broth.
- From fresh and well-washed leaves of coltsfoot squeeze 2-3 tbsp. juice, the same amount of onion juice and red wine. Mix everything, drink 1 tbsp. at least 3 times a day.
- Crush 4 cloves of garlic, mix with dry sage leaves (2 tablespoons), pour a liter of boiling water, hold in a water bath for 15 minutes. Strain the broth, drink 50 ml up to 4 times a day.
- Mix honey with aloe juice, 1: 1 ratio. Use immediately after waking up for 1 tsp. 10 days.
How to behave during a sore throat disease
The first condition to fulfill strictly is compliance with the regime. The first days of the disease spend in bed. Drink more fluids, tonsillitis is accompanied by fever. Juices and water will do, but better dried fruits compote, warm tea with honey or raspberries.
If the sore throat is fungal, the treatment is quite lengthy, especially the course of antibiotics. It is necessary to take drugs that stabilize the intestinal microflora. Sometimes angina is accompanied by allergic components, so the doctor recommends taking antihistamines.
Do not rush to bring down the temperature if it is below 38.5 degrees. Most viruses die due to high temperature. In some cases, even the unquestioning compliance with all the doctor’s instructions does not give the desired effect, then they are treated in a hospital, under the constant supervision of medical personnel.
Video tonsil removal tips
Regardless of the degree of the disease, it is impossible to start treatment on your own, in no case. Prevention is best to prevent gland disease. For prevention, it is recommended to dilute 1 tsp into a glass of cold water. salt and gargle. Flush the nasopharynx with the same composition. The procedure is carried out in the morning. Health and benefits!
