Pharyngitis – Tonzillofaringit – Sore throat – Throat infection

Description pharyngitis and tonsillopharyngitis

Pharyngitis – swelling and inflammation of the pharynx, the back wall of the throat, including the back of the tongue. Tonzillofaringit – swelling of the throat and tonsils, soft tissue, which constitute part of the immune defense of the throat. Pharyngitis and tonzillofaringit usually cause sore throat, which can be successfully treated. If the sore throat is observed more than two days should see a doctor.

Causes of pharyngitis and tonsillopharyngitis

Pharyngitis and tonzillofaringit can be caused by various reasons:

• Infection with viruses cause colds and flu;
• Infection with bacteria, bacteria such as, that cause strep throat;
• The presence of mucus in the sinuses, and its run-off in the throat;
• Smoking;
• Breathing polluted air;
• Use of alcoholic beverages;
• Hay fever or other allergies;
• Heartburn;
• Allergies;
• The accumulation of particles on the tonsils products;
• Kissing disease.

Risk factors

Factors, which increase the likelihood of pharyngitis and tonsillopharyngitis:

• Age: Children and teenagers, and people aged 65 and older;
• Contact with patients with angina or any other infection, associated with a throat, nose or ears;
• Situation, that cause stress, such as travel, Job, or living in close contact with other people;
• Exposure to cigarette smoke, Toxic, Industrial smoke and other air pollutants;
• The presence of diseases, which affect the immune system, such as AIDS or cancer;
• Stress;
• Hay fever or other allergies.

The symptoms of pharyngitis and tonsillopharyngitis

Symptoms depend on the cause of the disease and may be associated with the presence of pharyngitis or tonsillopharyngitis. These symptoms may be caused by other diseases. If any need to seek medical advice.

Symptoms include:

• Sore throat;
• Pain or difficulty swallowing;
• Labored breathing;
• Fever;
• Swollen lymph nodes in the neck.

Diagnosis and pharyngitis tonsillopharyngitis

The doctor performs a physical examination of the mouth, throat, nose, ears, lymph nodes in the neck.

• This examination may include:
  • Inspection with a special tool nose, ears and mouth;
  • Touching the lymph nodes (iron) in the neck and check their tumor;
  • Temperature Measurement;
  • Inspection ears;
• The doctor asks questions about:
  • Stories throat diseases in the family;
  • Availability of recent contacts with patients with angina or any other infection of the throat, nose or ears;
• Other tests include:
  • Streptococcal culture test or selection from the posterior pharyngeal wall with a cotton swab, to check for strep throat;
  • Blood tests, to determine disease, that may be the cause of a sore throat;
  • Mono kapelynыy test (If mononucleosis is suspected).

Treatment for pharyngitis and tonsillopharyngitis

Treatment depends on the cause of a sore throat and can include:

Medication

For the treatment of pharyngitis and tonsillopharyngitis the following products:

• Antibiotics for the treatment of streptococcal;
• Drugs to reduce sore throat:
  • Ibuprofen;
  • Paracetamol – acetaminophen;
  • Aspirin;
    • Aspirin is not recommended for children and teens with a current or recent viral infection due to the risk of Reye's syndrome. We need to ask the doctor, what medicines are safe for your child.
• Spray for throat pain management;
• Decongestants and antihistamines, to relieve nasal congestion and runny nose;
• Ledencы;
• Corticosteroids (It is used in combination with antibiotics for severe cases).

Home Care

• We need more rest;
• It is necessary to drink plenty of water;
• It should gargle with warm salt water several times a day;
• It is necessary to drink a warm liquid (tea or broth);
• You should avoid irritants, which can affect the throat, such, as smoke from cigarettes, Cigar, or cold air;
• It is necessary to avoid alcohol.

Prevention and pharyngitis tonsillopharyngitis

To avoid a sore throat you need to do the following:

• Most washing hands, especially after blowing your nose or after caring for a child with a sore throat;
• If there is a someone with a sore throat, to keep his cutlery and glasses separately from other family members, and wash them in hot soapy water;
• If a child with a sore throat sucks toys, they should be washed with soap and water;
• Used tissues should immediately throw, and then wash your hands;
• If you have hay fever or other respiratory allergies need to see a doctor. Substances to be avoided, that cause allergies.