Sore throat refers to the disease from the category of dangerous infectious. Various pathogens provoke an inflammatory process with the appearance of purulent plaque on the palate and tonsils. The main method of distribution is airborne, therefore people of any age are equally affected.
Causes of purulent tonsillitis
Purulent type of sore throat is a common infectious-inflammatory disease. Infection of the tonsils and surrounding tissue is characterized by toxic reactions, changes in the mouth and pharynx.
The cause is a streptococcal infection of the hemolytic group, most often it is the β-hemolytic streptococcus of group A.
The tissues of the tonsils have the property of susceptibility to streptococcus antigens. Tonsils, being a lymphoid tissue, serve as an obstacle to the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms. The reasons for the decrease in their protective function and the occurrence of purulent inflammation of the tonsils are the following factors:
- hypothermia;
- infection from sick people;
- reduced immunity;
- poorly washed, insufficiently processed thermally products;
- runny nose;
- dust accumulation;
- diseased gums, caries;
- ENT diseases.
Signs and forms of purulent tonsillitis
Symptoms of sore throat are observed 5-7 days after infection has penetrated. Depending on the signs, there is a division into several types:
- Catarrhal It is the easiest form of the disease, proceeds without purulent discharge. An increase in the tonsils, resulting in difficulty swallowing.
- Lacunar Tonsils covered with white and gray bloom. In the lacunae, accumulation of pus is observed due to the progression of the inflammatory process, tissue death. Excess exudate appears as yellowish plugs on the mucous membrane.
- Follicular It is a consequence of neglected catarrhal form, accompanied by a lesion of the lymph nodes in the neck. A characteristic feature of the follicular form are yellow purulent formations on the mucous membrane, which, when merged, are converted to abscesses.
- Necrotic. There is necrosis of the tonsil tissue, the formation of ulcers. Body temperature rises to the limit. Without timely hospitalization, death is possible due to the development of neck edema and asphyxia.
The main manifestations of infection of the tonsils after the incubation period:
- chills, weakness, aching joints, fever;
- hyperemia, whitish plaque on the glands;
- pain, sore throat;
- temperature increase up to 39 degrees;
- cough, runny nose (not always);
- swelling of the mucous membrane of the oropharynx and neck;
- inflamed mucous membrane of the eyes;
- dilated, painful lymph nodes;
- skin rashes;
- pain in the abdomen.
How to treat purulent quinsy
Any form of purulent tonsillitis is subject to strict bed rest. Treatment of the disease in children is more difficult than in adults, since it is often accompanied by complications. Therapy in children and adults is carried out by means of antibacterial drugs prescribed separately for each specific case.
The treatment is carried out using penicillin antibiotics, cephalosporins. Often, in the process of therapy, it is necessary to replace some antibiotics with others.
If there is an allergic reaction to drugs of the penicillin category, macrolides are prescribed. It is also necessary to conduct a local rinse with water antiseptic solutions, sprays: Lugol, Chlorophyllipt, Chlorhexidine, Orasept, Ingalipt.
Antihistamine and anti-inflammatory drugs are used to relieve swelling, intoxication, and sore throat: Tavegil, Nurofen, Paracetamol, Claritin.
If the disease is accompanied by severe intoxication, then detoxification treatment is performed using glucocorticoid hormones: Dexamethasone, Methylprednisolone, Hydrocortisone. In the case of the acute form of sore throat, Bicillin-5 is prevented
Quick home help
It is necessary to take timely measures against the manifestations of purulent tonsillitis in both the child and the adult. Delay threatens the penetration of accumulated pus into the internal tissues, which leads to infection of the blood.
How to treat purulent tonsillitis at home quickly? The oral cavity should be regularly rinsed with infusions, decoctions, which can be quickly prepared at home. Some simple recipes for rinsing:
- In a glass of hot water dissolve 1 tsp. salt, soda, add 5 drops of iodine. Rinsing is carried out at least 5 procedures per day.
- A third of a glass of lemon juice is filled with water to a full glass. This solution can reduce pain, ease swallowing.
- Anti-inflammatory agent is a fast-acting beet juice. The rinse preparation is made from 200 ml of juice and 20 ml of acetic acid. The procedure should be carried out every 3 hours.
You can use the solution Lugol. It contains iodine, potassium iodide, glycerol contribute to the rapid elimination of pain in the throat.
Lugol helps to fight bacteria, fungi, yeast. With a longer treatment, he is able to eliminate staphylococcus. Strong antiseptic properties of furatsilina give an excellent result in the fight against angina.
At 200 ml of warm boiled water will need 2 tablets. You can buy ready-made rinse drug Chlorophyllipt, sold in a pharmacy. Well helps solution of 3% hydrogen peroxide, prepared from 1 tsp. funds for 1 tbsp. warm water. Similarly, preparing a solution of boric acid.
Folk remedies
Now a little about how to treat purulent tonsillitis at home with folk remedies. Of the natural remedies for sore throat should highlight the valuable healing properties of honey.
You need to dissolve 5 g of dark honey in a spoon of aloe juice. Reception is made before meals, three times a day. An excellent emollient is honey, dissolved in warm milk, with the addition of a small amount of butter.
Garlic in the amount of 3 slices poured hot milk. After a small infusion and percolation, the remedy can be taken by making small sips.
Its daily use allows you to activate the immune system, eliminate bacteria.
Possible complications
It is necessary to take into account the seriousness of the consequences of running purulent tonsillitis. Microbes, pathogens of angina, gain access to the human heart system. Thus, the onset of inflammation and the development of cardiac myocarditis are possible, which leads to rheumatic heart disease. You should also be wary of possible blood poisoning.
Undertreated purulent tonsillitis leads to the development of acute peritonsillitis, which entails the need for surgery.
For children, especially the occurrence of a pharyngeal abscess, which is accompanied by severe swelling of the lymph nodes due to accumulation of pus. To avoid choking, you will have to resort to the intervention of a surgeon. Swelling of the tonsils in babies is especially dangerous, as choking may occur during sleep.
The most frequent complications of purulent tonsillitis: laryngitis, otitis media, neck and kidney diseases. When streptococcal infection develops scarlet fever, septic arthritis, an acute form of glomerulonephritis.
If infection occurs in the maxillary sinuses, then the development of sinusitis, sinusitis begins. Purulent tonsillitis is dangerous because the disappearance of the symptoms leads to the cessation of antibiotics, which may not mean a final victory over the disease.
After 2 or 3 days, a relapse may occur in the form of a phlegmy tonsillitis, peritonsillitis.
Prevention
Strong immunity is the best defender of the body. In order to resist infection, you must follow the following recommendations:
- take vitamins, minerals;
- take time to sport, temper the body;
- to adjust the food in the direction of increasing the proportion of vegetables, fruits, dairy products;
- avoid hypothermia, including from the air conditioner;
- the spread of incidence should refuse to stay in public places;
- for enhancing immunity need to take supporting drugs: Echinacea and other adaptogens, Ribomunyl, vitamin C.
Purulent tonsillitis belongs to the category of severe infectious diseases, leading to serious complications. It is not always possible to diagnose it immediately, it brings the similarity of its primary symptoms with the common cold.
Therefore, immediate action is required with the slightest sign of indisposition. Self-medication, especially with the use of antibiotics, can aggravate the situation. You must immediately seek qualified assistance.
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