Throat congestion
Inflammation of the throat or throat or throat or pharynx, all describe the same presentation is the feeling of burning or choking or narrow or a lump in the throat, and may be a transient thing does not need treatment or treatment may be necessary is necessary, it may be a result Smoking, allergies to something, dry air or breathing through the mouth, and may be caused by a viral infection or a bacterial infection. Its treatment is sometimes limited to the use of emulsifiers, gurgles, some hot or cold drinks, and so on. At other times he may need to use medication for treatment.
Symptoms of pharyngitis
Symptoms of throat congestion vary according to cause. Viral infections are milder than bacteria but not always. These are some differences between bacterial and viral infections:
Sore throat caused by viral infection
Including the incidence of cold or cold and flu, and symptoms that accompany the incidence of cold or cold and flu include:
- Pain, dryness, and sore throat (sore throat or pharynx).
- Voice over.
- Irritation or redness of the eyes.
- Attas and runny nose and may be accompanied by cough.
- Pain and severe headache, the temperature may rise in the case of cold or may not rise, but in the case of influenza, the temperature rises strongly accompanied by pain in the body and bones with a sense of weakness and weakness in the body, and here must be given to the patient against heat and sedatives Of pain.
Viral infection does not usually require a strong treatment (depending on its severity and type). It is sufficient to give the patient analgesics for pain, fever, and drugs to reduce gonorrhea. Emulsifiers can also be given to relieve the associated sore throat. Some experts believe it is useless to give antibiotics to the infected person. The cause is a virus and not a bacterium. Others believe that viral infection can cause a weakened immune system, so the risk of bacterial infection such as tonsillitis is likely to occur, Giving antibiotics or not depends on how severe the infection is.
Sore throat caused by bacterial infection
As happens in the case of tonsillitis and swelling, and the symptoms associated with inflammation of the tonsils as follows:
- Enlarged tonsils and congestion.
- Pain when swallowing and difficulty swallowing.
- High temperature (this is a strong indicator of inflammation).
- A foul odor of the mouth and the soul, because of the formation of psoriasis with a foul smell.
- Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck
- White spots of pus on the side or back of the throat.
The treatment here is to give the appropriate antibiotic for this type of inflammation, give an antihypertensive, and pain, and the use of emulsifiers to reduce the congestion of the pharynx.
Serious symptoms
The patient should check with the doctor immediately if he has a sore throat along with any of the following serious symptoms:
- breathing difficulties.
- Skin rash.
- The saliva is abundant.
- Swelling in the neck or tongue.
- Stiffening of the neck or difficulty opening the mouth.
- Chronic illness or taking drugs that affect the immune system.
Treatment of sore throat
As mentioned previously, antibiotics do not help with sore throat if they are caused by a virus and are not recommended as well, because the inappropriate use of antibiotics for a viral disease can expose patients to side effects such as diarrhea, rash, Caused by viral infection usually 4-5 days, during this time, may be taken treatments to reduce the pain caused by inflammation, and the following are some treatments for throat congestion bacterial and viral types:
- Take painkillers such as acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, to provide quick and effective relief for sore throat pain.
- Mouthwash or gargle with salt water are old habits to relieve sore throat, but it is useless, and at the same time unlikely to be harmful, most recipes suggest putting half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of warm water.
- Sprays: Available for the treatment of sore throat Sprays that contain local anesthetic such as phenol, however, these sprays are no more effective than eating hard candy (dress).
- Some cough drops provide for the treatment of sore throat or dehydration that contain a local anesthetic, may last longer in the throat than sprays or gargle, thus, may be more effective to relieve symptoms.
- Other treatments: Drink warm drinks for example, honey or lemon tea, chicken soup.
- Alternative therapies: Health food stores, vitamin stores, and websites offer alternative treatments for pain relief and sore throat. This type of treatment is not recommended due to the risk of pesticide / herbicide contamination, labeling and inaccurate dosage information, and no studies showing that these treatments are Safe and efficient.
- Bacterial sore throat: Although strep throat usually disappears on its own within two to five days, it is recommended to treat antibiotics for adults, penicillin, or antibiotics related to penicillin, is the best treatment for sore throat, usually given in the form of pills or Liquid 2-4 times daily for 10 days, or penicillin injection once also effective, it is important to complete the entire treatment cycle to completely eliminate the infection, if symptoms do not start to improve or it worsens during three days of antibiotic treatment, must The patient should see a doctor Other.
How to prevent the occurrence of sore throat
There are many reasons behind gastric sore throat and there are some steps that can help prevent infection in the future. Hand washing throughout the day kills bacteria and bacteria that can cause viral and bacterial infections. These additional steps can be taken to prevent sore throat the following:
- Do not share drinking cups or pots with others.
- Use hand sanitizers.
- Limit the touch of soiled surfaces or in public areas.
- Limit exposure to allergens, such as pollen, dust, and mold.