Angina is an acute infectious disease that affects the throat area (palatine tonsils, lymph nodes, sometimes the root of the tongue and nasopharyngeal tonsils). Because of the characteristic plaque on the tonsils, the disease is often called a purulent sore throat. Although this disease is classified by other signs. There are about 8 types of angina, differing in the type of pathogen, duration and course of the disease, but almost all of them are accompanied by a purulent or filmy coating on the glands. In order to learn how to better treat angina, you need to determine the causative agent of the disease. It can be an infection that has got into the body from the outside, but can also be its own bacteria. In cases where angina is caused by another disease, complex treatment is necessary. The most common pathogens are staphylococci and streptococci. But sometimes the cause is adenoviruses, fungi and spirochetes, which significantly affects the methods of treatment. When symptoms of sore throat need to immediately pass tests and begin treatment.
Types of disease
Common symptoms of angina are fever, inflammation of the palatine tonsils, an increase in lymph nodes in the neck. Pain in the throat with angina is not always strong. Depending on the type of angina, the symptoms may differ.
Most often purulent angina is called phlegmonous angina. It is characterized by unilateral inflammation of the amygdala, in the area of which purulent melting is observed.
With catarrhal tonsillitis, the tonsils are enlarged, covered with a thin purulent film, the tongue becomes covered and dry. In the throat, there is burning, dryness, moderate pain. Treatment lasts from 5 days.
With follicular angina , the temperature rises sharply to 39 ° C, accompanied by severe sore throat, fever, headache, chills. The lymph nodes increase, and the tonsils are covered with spots of plaque. Treatment of follicular sore throat lasts more than a week.
Lacunar angina has more pronounced symptoms of follicular sore throat.
Herpetic angina begins with fever, the temperature is up to 40 ° C, accompanied by pain in the throat and abdominal region, headache, vomiting, stomach upset. On the palate and tonsils, small bubbles form which burst and dissolve within 4 days.
Treatment of sore throats
Usually, treatment of sore throat is performed at home. The choice of medication depends on the type of pathogen. When viral lesions use anti-inflammatory drugs, with fungal - antifungal. If bacterial damage - sore throat is treated with antibiotics. How to treat angina should be decided by a specialist based on the results of the tests. In the treatment of purulent sore throat, one can not remove plaque from glands on its own, there is a danger of vascular damage and infection in the blood.
The main recommendations for the treatment of angina are as follows: do not prescribe medications yourself, often rinse your throat, drink plenty of fluids, observe bed rest. After a sore throat it is necessary to spend in bed some days to get stronger and prevent complications.
Treatment of sore throats by folk remedies is possible after consultation with a doctor.
Complications of angina can be very serious - meningitis, blood infection, rheumatism, kidney damage (inflammation, kidney failure). Therefore, do not let the treatment of angina itself. Continue the procedure (gargling, taking medications or tinctures), it is recommended even after the disappearance of clinical symptoms of sore throat.
Since the sore throat is very contagious, then contact with others should be minimized, especially with young children. The patient should have separate utensils and hygiene products. Always have fresh air in the room.
Prophylaxis of angina
Preventive measures include strengthening the immune system. These are health procedures, breathing exercises, proper nutrition. Dressing is necessary for the weather, so that the body is not supercooled and does not overheat. Be attentive to your health, do not overwork and avoid stress.