The causes of sore throat can be various diseases of viral, fungal and bacterial nature. As a rule, their primary clinical manifestations are almost identical. Therefore it is important to be able to identify throat diseases - symptoms and treatment depend on the causative agent of the infection. Knowing some of the characteristic signs that are inherent in certain pathologies, it is possible to carry out diagnostics in the early stages.
Symptoms and treatment of throat diseases in adults
The three most common diseases that will be considered are:
- laryngitis;
- tonsillitis (tonsillitis);
- pharyngitis.
The first described ailment is an inflammation of larynx tissues. Characteristic manifestations:
- the first day after the onset of the disease - a sore throat, noisy and rapid breathing, a dry "barking" cough;
- increase in body temperature to low values - mark 37.5 degrees;
- expectoration of viscous sputum;
- headache;
- swelling of the mucous larynx, a feeling of lack of air;
- runny nose.
For treatment are appointed:
- alkaline inhalation;
- warming compresses;
- sparing regimen for the larynx (do not talk);
- warm drink;
- rinsing with antiseptics.
Symptoms of such a throat disease, as tonsillitis, depend on its type. Signs of lacunar and follicular sore throat :
- aches in the body;
- high temperature, reaching 39-40 degrees;
- purulent deposits or follicles on the tonsils.
It is easier to catarrhal tonsillitis:
- increase in temperature to 37-37.2 degrees;
- slight sore throat or lack of it;
- a superficial defeat of tonsils, reddening without their increase.
Phlegmous type of sore throat:
- severe pain in the head and throat;
- increased lymph nodes;
- high temperature (38-39 degrees);
- weakness, chills, body aches;
- rarely - bad breath;
- salivation.
Therapy consists of the administration of antibiotics, antiviral or antifungal drugs taking into account the causative agent of tonsillitis. Also recommended:
- inhalation;
- rinsing;
- warm drink;
- compresses;
- bed rest.
Pharyngitis has such characteristic symptoms:
- swelling of the tongue;
- pershenie, pain, burning in the throat;
- body temperature - 37.7 degrees;
- follicular rashes on the back of the pharynx;
- dry cough.
With an acute form, there is a secretion of pus. With a chronic type on the mucous membranes, pathological gloss is noted because of their coverage with mucus.
Cure pharyngitis can be through inhalation, rinsing, taking vitamin A and
Treatment of throat diseases at home
Measures that can be taken independently:
- Gargle (at least 3 times a day) with soda or saline solution, decoction of chamomile, sequins, calendula, mother-stepmother's eucalyptus.
- Do inhalation using saline, essential oils of tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus .
- Apply warming compresses on the neck with menthol, alcohol, Menovazine.