Acute and chronic tonsillitis in children and adults: signs, symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention. How to treat acute and chronic tonsillitis in children and adults with antibiotics, tablets, medications, preparations and folk remedies at home?

The article gives recommendations on how to treat tonsillitis in children and adults.

Tonsillitis is a defeat of the tonsils, which causes a bacterial or viral infection. The article will deal with this infectious disease, the main symptom of which is a sore throat.

What are the types of the disease, how it is classified according to ICD-10, how to treat it different age categories of patients and what can not be done.

This material - only general information necessary for familiarization. And any independent treatment is unacceptable without prior consultation with a doctor.

Viral, bacterial, herpetic, purulent, allergic, fungal, acute tonsillitis MKB 10: symptoms, signs, causes, treatment in adults and children

The term "tonsillitis" refers to various infections of the tonsils - small, oval-shaped tissues located on both sidesthe back of the throat. Tonsils, as a component of the immune system, prevent the penetration of microorganisms into the body through the oral cavity.

However, tonsils themselves are subjected to viral and bacteriological attacks. Once this happens, a person feels unwell for several days.

Streptococcal throat infection is caused by beta-hemolytic streptococcus of the

• group. If the infection penetrates beyond the tonsils, then it can develop sinus, sinus, bronchitis. Tonsillitis can be picked up from a sick person, because the disease is contagious.
• The cause of tonsillitis is streptococcal bacteria. They can cause pain in the throat, without affecting the tonsils.
• Special tests help to find out if bacteria or viruses caused the disease. The symptomatology of both diseases is identical.

What are the signs for the development of tonsillitis?

• of the patient is constantly worried about sore throat
• at visual inspection of glands and throat red
• of the patient worried about hoarseness
• if the child is sick, then it is difficult for the parents to feed him
• the patient complains of pain when swallowing
• the fever
• may start blisters
• the patient is troubled by headache,there is a strong weakness
• sore stomach due to swelling of the lymph nodes in the peritoneum
• the patient may begin coughing and rhinitis
• in the patient the cervical lymph nodes
• tonsils can be covered with white spots
• can disturb the ear pain caused by
• located in the throat by nerve endings that go to the ear

Redness of the tonsils is one of the symptoms of tonsillitis

Other signs:

• the patient may start vomiting
• possible constipation
• in the tongue may appear plaque
• may appear "rotten" odor from the mouth

Symptoms and signs of tonsillitis

Bacterial tonsillitis

• The disease causes streptococcal bacteria of group A. It manifests in acute or chronic form. Nowadays, vaccination and improved treatment are not a trigger for diseases such as diphtheria and rheumatic fever, as it was in the past.
• You can get sick with tonsillitis as well as a cold or flu when you get into the airways of one of a million tiny drops during a cough or sneezing of an infected person.
• Bacterial tonsillitis is also transmitted by touching the site of such a droplet if the person later touches the face with the hand.
• The bacterial tonsillitis is treated with antibiotics of the penicillin group. Those who are allergic to penicillin are given erythromycin.

How does bacterial tonsillitis occur?

It is important to remember: self-medication in case of tonsillitis is unacceptable! All drugs are taken only as prescribed by the doctor.

Treatment lasts 10-14 days.

Rhonchial tonsillitis, tonsil in the section.1 - lacunae of the amygdala.2 - the entrance to the lacuna is blocked by a purulent plug.3 - the entrance to a clean lacuna.
On the right - vacuum flushing of tonsils - painless and fast procedure

Viral tonsillitis

Transmission of viral tonsillitis from patient to healthy person occurs through such microorganisms:

• through viruses that cause cold
• through viruses that cause flu
• parainfluenza viruses( these viruses develop laryngitisand cereals)
• causing diseases of the hands, feet, mouth
• enteroviruses
• adenoviruses that cause diarrhea
• measles virus
• through the Epstein-Barr virus, inbinding glandular fever( disease is very hard, but very rare)

treatment of viral tonsillitis

• Ibuprofen and paracetamol relieve the pain and fever. Take the medication strictly according to the instructions on the package. Otherwise, the effect may be negligible or harm the patient with a large dose.
• Ibuprofen is not prescribed to patients suffering from indigestion, stomach ulcers, if the patient is diagnosed with kidney disease or asthma.
• Pregnant women should also not take ibuprofen.
• Various lozenges and sprays have a mild soothing effect on unpleasant sensations in the throat.

Pathogenic microorganisms penetrating the human body cause inflammation of the tonsils and soft-tissue tissues

Purulent tonsillitis

Such a disease, as purulent tonsillitis, must necessarily be treated. It develops as an exacerbation of nonspecific inflammation of the tonsils of the sky. Can occur against pharyngitis. Children and young people are sick more often up to 20 years.

Depending on the form of the viral tonsillitis, the tonsils can be covered with plaque, film, pustules, or even ulcers

The inflammation seen on the back of the throat is a typical sign of the virus infection

The following pathogenic microorganisms can cause purulent tonsillitis:

• beta-hemolytic streptococci
• pneumococci
• Inflammation rod

Activation of pathogenic microflora occurs in the tonsils during weakening of immunity. Causes fatigue, colds. The causative agents react instantly by reproduction, from which the disease begins.

Purulent tonsillitis:

• with sore throat
• pain on swallowing( ear can be radiated in the ear)
• with chills
• body temperature increase up to 37,5-380
• the patient can swell up the tonsils
• , visual inspection shows purulent spots

This condition can cause an abscess of palatine tonsils.

Treatment of angina in children should be performed under strict medical supervision

Fungal tonsillitis

Symptoms of fungal tonsillitis in adults:

• increased thirst
• the patient does not have appetite
• body temperature increase
• begin to disturb the strong head and muscle pains
• may begin nausea and vomiting( fungal attackstrengthens the gag reflex, irritating the nerve endings)
• the patient sweats strongly
• the patient senses a foreign body in the larynx

Clinical picture and symptoms of fungal infectiontonsillitis in young children :

• child becomes whiny, irritable
• badly sleeps
• does not play
• often groans and refuses to breast
• , visual inspection reveals curdled
• plaque in throat

Treatment of angina in children should be performed under strict medical supervision

Allergic tonsillitis

Reasons:

• ingestion of allergens with food products( allergic triggers of anaphylaxis are found in molluscs, medicines, biteinsects)
• allergic reaction to pollen
• hay fever

Symptoms of toxic-allergic tonsillitis

• swell and redden the tonsils
• the patient feels pain when swallowing
• to the patient is difficult to breathe
• appears odor from the mouth
• glands are covered with white spots or gray coating
• of the patient is feverish
• lymphaticnodes increase
• manifested and the allergic reaction of the body( the patient quickly tired, begin to worry about headaches and muscle pains, joints and heart ache)

Treatment of allergic tonsillitis:

• Detection of allergen
• Eliminating or minimizing contact with allergen
• Antibiotic therapy
• Local procedures with Chlorophyllitis, which is prescribed for throat rinses
• Allergy shots

As a rule, many patients call viral sore throat and throat

What medications helpto control allergic tonsillitis?

• antihistamines
• decongestants that are prescribed according to prescription
• nasal sprays

The cause of herpetic tonsillitis is enteroviruses that spread inside the gastrointestinal tract. Autumn and summer are the most favorable periods for the development of the virus.

Inflamed palatal arms and enlarged tonsils are visible, but there is no pus on them.

Infection occurs by airborne droplets or along with food( through dirty hands and food, water, after contact with domestic animals).

Herpetic angina

Clinical picture and symptoms of herpetic tonsillitis:

• pain in the throat, neck, under the earlobe, under the jaw
  • drooling
  • strong cold
  • the temperature rises to 39-40 ° C
  • the lymph nodes
  increaseloss of appetite
  • patient feels weakness
  • may develop vesicular rash

Acute tonsillitis not yet clarified nature

How to treat herpetic tonsillitis in a child:

• Treatment of herpetic tonsillitis is protracted. The room in which the child is located must often be cleaned, ventilated and moistened.
• Patient needs rest and good nutrition. You should provide the child with a plentiful drink.
• During treatment, you should not give the patient rough food, salty, spicy or sour.
• Everything that is used for food needs to be washed and thermally treated. Thanks to such a diet, the patient will less worry about sore throat, and his condition gradually normalizes.

In children, viral sore throat often has to be treated with symptomatic drugs than in adults.

Parents should know that herpetic sore throat is treated on an outpatient basis. Doctors prescribe:

• pathogenetic therapy
• symptomatic therapy

After detection of herpetic tonsillitis, the pediatrician prescribes antiviral drugs for the child. Determine how many they need and which ones - the task of the doctor in each specific case.

Staphylococcus in the nasal mucus, often causing bacterial coryza after viral angina

Most of the medications for treating angina can have serious side effects. The danger is presented by an overdose.

It is impossible to treat angina without antiseptics and antihistamines. The following medications are prescribed:

• miramistin
• furacilin
• claritin
• diazolin
• asterone
• tavegil

Also the doctor can prescribe medications that strengthen the immune system:

• immunal
• imudone

The chronic form of the disease is most difficult to treat, so often to eliminate the inflammatory process in tonsils,intervention

With regular recurrence of attacks of tonsillitis, the attending physician can recommend a radical method of treatment: removal of tonsils. There are several methods of tonsillectomy:

• with surgical instruments using
• surgical blade with diametry using a special probe that generates heat from electric current, which destroys the tissues next to the tonsils and the
• ams themselves with "cold" ablation of using a low temperature( lesspainful method)

Treatment of tonsillitis in a small child( up to 2 years):

• to determine angina in a baby can be by strong salivation
• from heat and boli will help acetaminophen or ibuprofen
  can offer baby soft foods( bananas or pudding)
• give more fluids

Epstein-Barr virus, dangerous not only that causes mononucleosis, but also possible oncological consequences

Cough in tonsillitis: what to treat in children andadults?

• With the help of a cough, the body clears the respiratory tract from sputum and foreign bodies. Cough can be pathological, being a sign of the disease. Or to appear occasionally, if necessary, to clear the lungs.
• Let's talk about the first - more serious symptom. With a cough in tonsillitis it is necessary to fight. And we have to find out in what ways and how to do it.
• Even with severe tonsillitis, high body temperature( up to 38-39) and acute pain in the throat of a strong cough usually does not happen. There is only a perspiration in the throat, from which there may be a coughing at night.

A strong cough in tonsillitis indicates a complication of the course of the disease. This means that the respiratory system, which is located next to the tonsils, were affected.
Disease occurs against the background of other diseases :

• inflammation of the pharynx
• inflammation of the larynx
• inflammation of the trachea, bronchi
• occurs also inflammation of the nasal mucosa

Cough with sore throat causes severe sore throat

Than to treat a cough with tonsillitis?

• Antitussives: Levoprote, Libexin( they block cough at the receptor level)
  • Sedotussin, Glavent( effect on the cough center in the brain)
  • Broncholitin, Stoptussin( acting in combination)
  • Bromhexine, Ambroxol, ACC, Mucobenesynthetic preparations)
  • Bronchocin, Pectusin, Dr Mom( based on plants)

How to use furatsilin, miramistin, amoxicillin, lugol, chlorophyllipt, biseptol, lysobactum in tonsillitis to children and adults?

Lubrication of tonsils with tonsillitis( tonsillitis) with medications promotes a speedy recovery.

For the lubrication of tonsils, the following tools are used:
• Lugol
• Miramistin
• Chlorhexidine
• Furacilin
• Chlorophyllipt

With active rinses, provided that all recommendations are fully respected, the cold can be cured quickly and without complications.

In folk medicine is distributed by :

• aloe juice with the addition of natural honey
• squeezed garlic juice
• juice from black radish mixed with natural honey

How to lubricate the tonsils?

Lubricating the tonsils

In order to moisten the tonsils with medicinal product, it is necessary to moisten a cotton swab or cotton swab in it. Lubricate the tonsils is not very pleasant, but this is one of the effective methods. Repeat the procedure 2-3 times per day.

You can use the same drugs to spray your throat or dissolve antiseptic tablets.

How to use furatsilin for tonsillitis?

• Furacilin tablets of 0.01 and 0.02 g should be crushed into powder. After this, add 200 ml of liquid.
  1000 ml of water will need 5 tablets of 0.02 g or 10 - for 0.01 g.
• Water is recommended to use distilled. If this is not the case, the usual one will do, but it must be filtered and boiled. Preheat water to dissolve the furacilin powder should be up to a temperature of 40-50 degrees.
• The solution is mixed until all the crystals dissolve. The ready solution is filtered through gauze( getting crystals on the mucous is highly undesirable).
• A throat rinse solution is used. Before the procedure, it is recommended to rinse the throat with a solution of soda or ordinary water. This will help remove excess mucus and strengthen the effect. The rinse procedure should be taken for at least 3-5 minutes. Repeat 4-6 times a day for 5-6 days.

All methods of dealing with this disease must necessarily be agreed with the doctor and used as an additional to the main, prescribed by the doctor treatment

How is tonsils washed with tonsillitis?

The tonsils can be washed in the following ways:

• using a special syringe with a curved cannula and blunt needle
• using the
vacuum • using a special device for the irrigator

Vacuum cleaning of tonsils with tonsillitis

The method of vacuum cleaning tonsils is the most effective. The pathological contents of the lacunae of the tonsils are cleared during the procedure and filled with medicinal preparations.

How the amygdala is washed with tonsillitis

The tonsils in the clinics are cleaned with a special Tonsillor apparatus. During the procedure, ultrasound, vacuum and medicinal solutions are used. That is why vacuum cleansing promotes complete aspiration( cleaning) of the tonsils from the plugs, and the use of ultrasound is necessary to improve the regeneration process.

Than to gargle a throat at a tonsillitis to chronic children and adults?

For treatment of tonsillitis with the help of rinses, 3-4 procedures will not be enough. It is necessary to gargle once every half hour before the appearance of tangible improvements.

Gargle with purulent sore throat need warm solutions that have anti-inflammatory and moisturizing action.

In folk medicine for gargling, herbal decoctions are used:

• chamomile
• calendula
• horsetail
• mint
• yarrow
• eucalyptus
• crimson leaves
• oak and alder bark

Solutions are applied heated to a temperature of 40-50 degrees. It will not be superfluous to add to the rinse solution a pinnate calanchoe or a tree-like aloe. From this composition, the solution acquires an unpleasant bitter taste, so it can not be ingested.

Doctors who are in frequent contact with patients are at risk

Than to gargle?

• with hydrogen peroxide
• with fatty acid
• with potassium permanganate
• with gramicidin

It is recommended that after rinses a medicinal drink for which can be used the following plants:

• raspberries
• dry forest berries
• lime blossom and currants

For gargling the child uses herbal decoctions from chamomile, calendula, sage

Homeopathy for tonsillitis

For the prevention of tonsillitis is effective only complex treatment, which consists of:

• cleansing tonsils
• immunity improvement
• hardening
• homeopathy

Homeopathy acts in tandem with the rest of the treatment methods, relaxing the symptoms and "substituting the shoulder" for the patient.

All kinds of infections - from streptococcus and pneumococcus to the herpes virus are able to become a major factor in the development of the disease

Chronic tonsillitis is treated with such homeopathic remedies:

• Aconitum( Aconitum) or a poisonous fighter is recommended at high temperature, intense excitement and painful thirst.
• Apis( Apis) - honey bee is used for burning and cutting pains in the throat, heavily swollen and enlarged tonsils.
• Barite muriatika( Baryta muriatica) - barium chloride is used for inflammation and tenderness of the tonsils, giving pain in the ear, suppuration of the tonsils and enlarging the lymph nodes in the neck.
• Lachesis - the venom of the snake surukuku is used to shift the focus of pain from the left side of the throat to the right and the feeling of severe pain when the swallowing reflex is performed.
• Belladonna( Belladonna) - belladonna is used in extreme heat, painful sensations when swallowing, with severe headache.
• Gepar Sulfur( Hepar sulfur) - calcareous sulfur liver - with edema of tonsils, accumulation of purulent plugs in lacunae.
• Phytolacca( Phytolacca) - American lakonos is used for the dark red color of the glands and swelling of the tonsils.
• Mercurius solubilis( Mercurius solubilis) - Mercury is used for the treatment of chronic tonsillitis, with strong salivation, lagging of the tongue.
• Ferrum phosphoricum( iron phosphate) is used in the initial phase of the disease: edema and soreness of the throat.

It is strictly forbidden to apply homoeopathic medicines alone. Only a homoeopathic physician will be able to select the right drugs for the patient, which will relieve the progress of the disease. The doctor will also be able to correct the treatment in time or prescribe another drug.

Inhalation in tonsillitis

Inhalations are carried out after consulting a therapist.
For adults and children suitable for inhalation:

Option 1:

Add 8 drops of eucalyptus oil and 4 drops of anisic to the kettle with boiling water. The patient is covered with a towel so that he can breathe the steam leaving the teapot spout for 15 minutes.

Option 2:

Alkaline mineral water( "Borjomi" or "Essentuki No. 4") is poured into the kettle. After the water boils, it is poured into a container. The patient breathes steam for 10-15 minutes.

Option 3:

A small bulb is cut into small pieces, kept in the warmth for 3-4 hours. After this, the onion is rubbed on a grater and placed in a glass. The patient needs to inhale the aroma of onions.

Inhalation in tonsillitis

Tonsillitis: treatment of children and adults with folk remedies at home: recipes

A therapeutic drink that reduces aggravation( can be prepared for young children):
Pour a pinch of turmeric powder and pepper into a glass of hot milk. Drink in the evening before going to bed for 3 days.

inflammatory process is not able to pass independently and requires immediate treatment.

The second prescription for the therapeutic drink:

Carrot( 300 ml), beet( 100 ml), cucumber juice( 100 ml) are mixed and drunk 1 time per day.

Medicinal drink based on violet flowers:

12 grams of violet flowers are added to the milk( 50 ml).Milk boils, filtered and after cooling, is given to the patient.

Throat rinse

Compress of dried violet leaves

If dried flowers of violets are used, they must be pre-fried in vegetable oil and applied to the neck for the whole night as a compress. But this method of treating chronic tonsillitis is contraindicated for pregnant women.

Folk method of treatment of tonsillitis with propolis:
It is necessary to mix 1 part of propolis and 10 parts of butter. Ready mix to take in an amount of 10-15 g three times a day. Use within 2 weeks.

Oak bark, the decoction of which is used to rinse the throat

Rinse throat for children and adults with hydrogen peroxide and sea salt for tonsillitis: recipes

For the treatment of tonsillitis, hydrogen peroxide is used. The drug is used for rinsing.

How to prepare a solution of hydrogen peroxide for rinsing?

Take 150 ml of water and 2 teaspoons of peroxide. Rinse the procedure 5-6 times a day.

How to rinse with hydrogen peroxide solution?

It is necessary to collect liquid into the oral cavity and, with the head thrown back, to issue "bubbling" sounds. It is necessary to try, that the liquid got as far as possible to the tonsils. This will allow for purification and tonsils, and the root of the tongue. Rinse for 2-3 minutes.

After rinsing do not forget to rinse off the peroxide, rinse your mouth with any herbal infusion or water. Repeat the procedure is recommended up to 6 times a day.

Rinse with sea salt

Heated to 30 degrees water( 1 cup)
1 teaspoon of table salt or sea salt
Salt stir in the water and gargle every hour.
throat rinse with salt and soda:

• 250 g of water
• 1hour.salt
• 1 tsp.soda
• 1 egg whites

Protein whip. Pour all the dry ingredients into warm water, add whipped protein. Gargle
4-5 times a day for 5 days.

Throat Throat at tonsillitis

Treatment of tonsillitis in children and adults sea-buckthorn oil, propolis, ginger: recipes

Sea-buckthorn oil is an excellent antitussive.

Means for treatment of tonsillitis:

• 1 part of sea buckthorn oil
• 1 part of natural honey
• Take 1 tsp twice a day.

Sea-buckthorn oil for inhalations:

It is necessary to boil 1 liter of water, to drip 2-3 drops of oil in boiling water. Remove the kettle from the fire and wait for hot steam to come out. After that, the patient is covered with a towel, tilted over the container, so that he breathes. The duration of the procedure for a child is 2 minutes, for an adult - 10 minutes.

Sea-buckthorn oil for cleaning tonsils

Cotton swab or cotton swab moistened with sea-buckthorn oil, and oiled the tonsils. Repeat the procedure at least 2 times a day.

Use of propolis for the treatment of tonsillitis

Method 1:

For treatment, a small piece of propolis needs to be kept in your mouth until it completely disappears. Repeatedly treated with propolis at least once a day. Repeat until inflammation passes.

Method 2:

1 part of the ground propolis to mix with 1 part of alcohol. The mixture is tightly closed and left to persist for 5 days in a dark place. Drink the mixture 3 times a day. Drink 20 drops at a time. After a two-week treatment, a break of 1 week is shown. After that, repeat the treatment twice more.

Correct way of life and observance of all the recommendations of the doctor will allow to get rid of all the symptoms of tonsillitis for a week

Method 3( for children):

1 part of propolis is ground, melted in 1 part butter. To do this, the mixture is put on a water bath. After that, the mixture is stirred and cooled to 37 degrees. In the finished mixture add 20% of the honey from the total volume. The mixture must be stored in a glass container in the refrigerator.

Treatment should be given after thoroughly rinsing the baby. The agent is given to the patient in small amounts( half a teaspoon) three times a day until it dissolves in the mouth.

Treatment with ginger tea

For treatment take a piece of fresh ginger or chopped 1 tsp.dry ginger. Pour 0.5 liters of water. Add at will 1 garlic clove and a slice of lemon. After the mixture is cooked, it is filtered and drunk instead of tea.

Than to treat acute and chronic tonsillitis during pregnancy?

Traditional methods of treatment of tonsillitis in pregnancy are the most sparing. But the future mother should remember that it needs to be treated exclusively by natural means.

It is necessary to remove the inflammation as soon as possible and get rid of an infection that threatens the baby with complications.

Tonsillitis during pregnancy

Recipe with garlic:

Prepare garlic syrup. To do this, take 40 g cloves of garlic, squeeze the juice and combine with the warmed syrup. Syrup cook from 80 g of water and 80 g of sugar, which can be replaced with liquid honey. Take a teaspoon of 4 to 5 times during the day.

Recipe with garlic and milk:

1-2 crushed garlic cloves are thrown into hot milk. Drink the received liquid once a day in the amount of 1 teaspoon.

Contraindications for treatment with garlic:

• hepatic insufficiency
• susceptibility to allergy

Recipe with mallow

This medication can be used to treat tonsillitis in both pregnant women and young children.

You will need:

• 30 g of wild mallow sheet
• 30 g of plantain
• 30 g of althea root
• The mixture is ground and taken 1 tablespoon, filled with a glass of boiling water. It is left for an hour for infusion. Drink 1.2 cups twice a day: morning and evening for 3-5 days.

Prophylaxis of tonsillitis: how to temper the throat in chronic tonsillitis to children and adults?

For the prevention of tonsillitis it is necessary: ​​

• to maintain the purity of the mouth, nose
• regularly clean the room, which is spent most of the time
• moisten the air to prevent drying of the nasopharynx
• maintaining the health of the teeth, gums
• often wash hands, preventing bacteria from entering the body
• ensure correct and balanced nutrition
  carry out hardening procedures( in the mornings, rinse your throat with cool water, in the evenings - do contrasting foot bathsglasses)
• taking drugs that strengthen the immune system( interferon, IRS-19)
• no contact with sick people tonsillitis

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