Palatine tonsils - one of the main organs of the immune system, protecting the body from the penetration of infections. However, frequent morbidity, a decrease in immunity lead to the fact that the tonsils can not cope with their functions and become the focus of infection, in which pathogens of infection accumulate.
As a result, plugs containing pathogenic microorganisms, pus, dead cells, etc. form in lacunas (holes in the tonsils). This threatens the development of severe tonsillitis, the development of paratonzillar abscess , the spread of infection to other organs (heart, kidneys, etc.).
To remove the plugs, procedures are used to flush the palatine lacunae of the tonsils, which is especially recommended for chronic tonsillitis to prevent relapses. There are two main techniques for lacunae washing, which involve the use of different instruments and instruments.
Instrumental lavage of tonsil lacunae with a syringe
This method is very common in ordinary polyclinics and has been used in ENT practice for a long time. It involves the use of a special syringe for washing lacunae of the tonsils, instead of a needle in which - a curved cannula. The cannula is inserted into the lacuna and through it an antiseptic solution is given (furacilin, chlorhexidine or others), the plugs are washed out under the influence of the jet, and the tonsils are disinfected. For effective lavage, specialists usually prescribe a course of such procedures (on average, 10 sessions).
Unfortunately, this method is not devoid of shortcomings. So, using a syringe, you can wash only large lacunae, and small, deep and sinuous washed very badly. There is a risk of squeezing plugs deep into the tissues of the tonsils, as well as traumatizing the organ with the appearance of microdamages, in the place of which the scars form. As a result, the infection can remain sealed inside the tonsils.
Vacuum washing of lacunae of tonsils
More modern, effective and atraumatic is the method of washing lacunae of tonsils with the help of a special vacuum device. Most often, a Tonzilor device is used for this, combining the possibilities of vacuum and ultrasonic waves. Washing of lacunae of tonsils with Tonsilor is carried out in two stages:
- Vacuum mode - by creating a negative pressure apparatus from the cavities of the amygdala, to which a special nozzle with a tube is applied, purulent contents are evacuated.
- Ultrasound mode - under the influence of ultrasonic waves in the amygdala, an antiseptic solution is injected, which neutralizes the infection deep in the tissues. Due to the ultrasonic effect, the procedure also contributes to the regeneration of the lymphoid tissue.
By means of ultrasound, after liquidation of plugs in lacunae, in some cases, the administration of anti-inflammatory drugs may be carried out. The course of procedures is from 7 to 15, depending on the condition of the palatine tonsils.
It should be noted that the course of washing the tonsils by any of the methods in chronic inflammatory processes is recommended
Washing of lacunae of tonsils at home
Independent procedures for washing lacunae of the tonsils are strongly discouraged by specialists in view of the fact that the tissues of the organ are very easy to injure, and also with incorrect influences, instead of removing the plugs, they can be pushed deep inside. Therefore, do not experiment with health - it is better to immediately turn to a good otolaryngologist.