Symptoms and treatment of viral tonsillitis

Viral tonsillitis is also known as slow-moving angina, as the disease usually passes in a chronic form, then fading, then flashing with a sharp manifestation. This disease is more likely to affect children than adults. Viral tonsillitis, unlike bacterial tonsillitis, has its own specificity. And, accordingly, the disease requires its own, special treatment. In the article we will consider the features of viral tonsillitis, find out what its symptoms are, how to treat tonsillitis in adults and children.

Features of

Viral tonsillitis is a disease that affects the tonsils. As is known, tonsils are paired organs located in the human larynx. They act as a kind of barrier blocking the way pathogens and viruses. But this role they perform only in children, in the vast majority of adults, tonsils no longer have such an important value. That is why their inflammation is dangerous first of all for babies.

Inflammation occurs if a person has been subjected to a massive attack of microbes for a long time, and his immunity is not strong enough. It is in this case that there is a high probability that the infection will occur. Viral tonsillitis is less common than bacterial, but this does not make the disease less unpleasant.

Symptoms of

Consider what signs are inherent in viral tonsillitis.

• Throat blushes, which can be observed with the naked eye.
• Tonsils form mucus deposits, sputum appears with an unpleasant odor.
• The throat hurts, unpleasant sensations at swallowing.
• Possible temperature increase.
• Often the viral tonsillitis is accompanied by a runny nose, in addition, sometimes there is pain in the ears, they can even be pawned.
• Lymph nodes under the jaw are enlarged.
• If the disease affects the child, the symptoms are aggravated by pain in the abdomen. Often a baby can complain about a headache.

On video detection of viral tonsillitis:

In contrast to bacterial tonsillitis with viral tonsils, abscesses are not formed. Also, the laryngeal edema and the enlargement of the tonsils are not inherent in the viral form of the disease.

But if you or a child have been diagnosed with viral tonsillitis, this does not mean that the bacterial is not threatened. Bacterial infection may well join the virus, but a little later. If this happens, then there will be abscess on the tonsils, and the throat will swell appreciably. In addition to these signs, a blood test will show an increase in the number of leukocytes.

Species of the virus

Viral tonsillitis can give rise to microorganisms such as:

• adenovirus;
• herpes virus;
• Epstein-Barr virus;
• enterovirus;
• cytomegovirus, etc.

How to understand the external examination of the tonsils, what kind of virus struck a man.

If the culprit of the disease is the herpes virus or a common enterovirus, then on the tonsils you can see small rashes in the form of vesicles. After a while, the vesicles burst, forming a wound.

If viral tonsillitis caused rubella, scarlet fever, or flu virus, there will be no rashes, and the throat will become evenly red.

In the case of tonsillitis caused by rubella, the throat also first reddens, and then pinkish spots characteristic for this disease will appear on it.

How to diagnose

In order to understand, the originator of what nature - bacterial or viral - attacked your body, you need to go to the doctor's office. Only a specialist with professional experience, knowledge and appropriate equipment will be able to establish an accurate diagnosis with accuracy.

In addition, for ordinary people, angina, tonsillitis, or even some kind of sore throat is about the same thing. Accordingly, and they will treat the disease that has arisen by proven methods. And this is very dangerous: in case of improper treatment, the disease can progress and give complications.

On video symptoms and treatment of viral tonsillitis:

The doctor will take a smear from the pharynx for bacteriological examination and pinpoint the causes of the disease and its pathogen. And the prescribed treatment will fully correspond to the nature of the disease.

How is chronic tonsillitis treated without removing tonsils, and how dangerous is it for health, is indicated in this article.

But what to treat tonsillitis during pregnancy, and what home remedies are the most effective, will help to understand this information.

What effective medicine for tonsillitis should be used first, and how to choose it, is specified here in the article: http: //prolor.ru/g/ bolezni-g /tonzillit/ lekarstva.html

And here's how acute purulent tonsillitis is treated, and what medicines are best in this issue, is described in detail in this article.

How to treat

We will understand, with what methods and means we can get rid of viral tonsillitis.

The first thing you need to find out is what type of tonsillitis you hit or a child. To do this, go to the doctor or call him at home. The fact is that viral tonsillitis requires a completely different treatment than bacterial. And independently to make the diagnosis and prescribe the treatment is extremely risky.

If tonsillitis is caused by the herpes virus, then simple antiviral drugs like acyclovir are usually prescribed. In addition to this means, all its analogues and forms also go into play.

In addition, when treating a disease, attention should be paid to the general strengthening of immunity. Since without this measure, treatment does not become really qualitative and effective. An organism with a strong immune system will not allow the appearance of the disease at all, therefore, this issue should be given special attention. They raise immunity usually with drugs containing interferon. Currently, this is one of the most effective and safe ways.

On video treatment of viral tonsillitis in adults:

You can recommend the drug "Viferon" in the form of rectal suppositories, which quickly and for a long time will bring the level of immunity to the desired level. The drug "Cycloferon" is also a modern and effective remedy for raising immunity. These funds are especially good for children.

To relieve redness in the throat, and to reduce pain when swallowing, rinsing the larynx is necessary. To do this, use special medicines, solutions. In addition, you can use soda rinse and tinctures of medicinal herbs. As a raw material for the preparation of herbal rinses you can use such medicinal plants as chamomile, sage, immortelle, string. These plants, even in a dried form, retain their healing properties.

Wonderful antiseptic solution, which is suitable for rinsing throat - Miramistin. Apply it usually adults. This means can quickly and effectively stop the multiplication of pathogens in the oral cavity. Whether it is possible to wash a nose to the child Miramistinom, and how it to do or make correctly, it is in detail described in this article.

Solutions such as Chlorhexidine ( but how to use Chlorhexidine Bigluconate in angina will help to understand this information) Different salt formulations, Chlorophyllitis against viral tonsillitis are useless. It is effective only in the case of bacterial infection. That is why it is so important to make a diagnosis right from the start. Otherwise illiterate treatment in general can not bring any effect, and meanwhile precious time will go away.

Inhalations with a special nebulizer or simple saucepans contribute to the fastest recovery of both the adult and the child. Many, probably, remember, as in due time mum forced during illness to breathe over a saucepan with boiled potatoes. This, too, was a kind of inhalation, which can be useful in our time. Although now you can buy special solutions for inhalation.

Drugs

What medications can help with viral tonsillitis.

Arbidol

Widely known, popular and effective antiviral drug. It is perfect for older people. Children can only take it after reaching the age of three.

This remedy is good because it has few contraindications and practically does not give any side effects, except for the case of overdose.

Rimantadine

An effective antiviral drug that can relieve us of the disease in a short time.

It is forbidden to take it to pregnant women. It is also excluded for admission to babies for up to a year. Has some side effects.

Tamiflu

This medication can be used when viral tonsillitis is caused by the influenza A and B virus. But if tonsillitis is caused by an ARVI virus, this drug will be useless.

Pregnant women should be cautious in approaching this medication. Only in case of acute necessity and after consultation with a doctor.

Amiksin

This preparation has a pronounced antiviral and immunomodulatory effect. This makes it especially effective in combating viral tonsillitis, as it attacks from both sides: it destroys viruses and strengthens the immune system. But how to take Amiksin with the flu, and how effective this tool is, is described in this article.

Pregnant and children under 7 years old can not take it, as there are quite noticeable side effects and contraindications.

In addition to the listed preparations for the treatment of sore throat, special aerosols are prescribed.

Among them you can note such tools as:

• OraSept;
  

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• Ingalipt( and here's how to apply Ingalipt cough spray, listed here in the article);
• Propolar.

These drugs have antimicrobial, disinfectant effect, contribute to the destruction of viruses in the larynx. They relieve the pain in the throat, and give the chance to swallow.

Promotes healing of the lubrication of glands by special means that relieve an unpleasant plaque and reduce the inflammatory process in the larynx.

As such tools you can use:

• Hydrogen Peroxide;
  

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• Fir oil;
• Lugol( and here's how to apply Lugol to children under one year, is indicated in this article)

More recommendations:

• Patient needs a lot to drink. However, do not give anything too cold or hot. Any drink should be warm or at room temperature.
• Bed rest is required.
• The patient's room must be ventilated.
• If the temperature has exceeded 38 degrees, it is necessary to take antipyretic.
• If the throat is edema, foot warm baths will help. But only if there is no heat.

Prevention

What measures can be taken to protect themselves and children from viral tonsillitis.

The most important recommendation is the strengthening of all the strength of immunity. With strong health and a strong immune system, viruses simply can not get into the body and cause illness.

To strengthen your health, temper, walk more, move, breathe fresh air and do the feasible gymnastics. All this applies to children.

It is also necessary to provide the body with all the necessary nutrients. To do this, it is necessary to correctly form a diet so that it includes all the necessary trace elements, minerals and vitamins.

Avoid stress yourself, and do not torture children too much with lessons and remarks. A healthy and strong nervous system is the key to the successful functioning of the body.

We examined the features of such a disease as viral tonsillitis. Now you know what its differences from bacterial, and how to treat this disease. At the first symptoms of the disease take appropriate measures, heal, raise immunity - in this case, dangerous complications and frequent relapses will bypass you, and recovery will come quickly.