Of all the existing types of angina, catarrhal is considered to be the simplest. It can be considered as an initial stage of other more severe forms. But this does not mean that you do not need to diagnose and treat the symptoms of catarrhal sore throat. This ailment affects the upper layers of the mucosa. But if you do not overcome it in time, it can penetrate deeper, and the patient will have to face undesirable dangerous complications of the disease.
Causes and symptoms of catarrhal angina
As with most other types of angina, catarrhal almost always causes pathogens: staphylococci, streptococci and others. While local immunity can resist bacteria, a person feels great. But as soon as the immune system weakens, problems begin. It can happen against the background of overwork, frequent stresses, malnutrition. Often the occurrence of the disease contributes to chronic sinusitis, caries, adenoids, otitis.
The main distinguishing feature of catarrhal tonsillitis - all the symptoms appear only after the intoxication of the organism. That is, first of all the patient feels weakness, discomfort in the abdomen, headaches. And only then signs begin to appear that are specific for angina:
- dry mouth;
- sensation of sore throat;
- pain when swallowing;
- inflammation and edema of the tonsils;
- increased lymph nodes;
- swelling of the pharynx;
- the appearance on the mucosa in the tonsil area of abscesses;
- salivation;
- convulsions;
- pain in the joints and muscles;
- elevated temperature;
- drowsiness;
- apathy;
- deterioration of appetite.
Before the treatment of catarrhal sinus, it is necessary to undergo a survey. In the analysis of blood, the patient may have a slight increase in ESR and leukocytes. If the ailment is accompanied by an increase in temperature, then it is likely that the study will show the presence of protein.
Basic principles of treatment of catarrhal angina
To determine what kind of microorganism caused the disease, you need to pass a special smear. Unfortunately, the results can not be quickly obtained - they are only ready in a couple of days. During this time, the disease can seriously develop. To avoid complications and immediately begin the necessary therapy, it is recommended to use an express test that shows instant results.
Almost always, treatment of catarrhal sinus is carried out at home. Hospitalization is indicated only in the most difficult cases. The main principles of therapy are:
- The patient needs to adhere to bed rest. So the recovery will come much faster.
- Abundant drink will help cope with the disease and soon recover.
- It is undesirable to eat rough food.
- It is strictly forbidden to smoke.
- To prevent infection of relatives and friends, the patient needs to allocate a separate set of dishes, a towel.
The basis of drug treatment of catarrhal tonsillitis in most cases are antibiotics:
- Ceftriaxone;
- Azithromycin ;
- Amoxiclav;
- Amoxicillin;
- Roxithromycin;
- Cefazolin;
- Sumamed;
- Cephalexin;
- Benzylpenicillin.
In addition to antibiotics, during the treatment of catarrhal tonsillitis it is difficult to do without antipyretic, rinsing, immunomodulators, special spraying of the throat of aerosols, multivitamins, funds for compresses on lymph nodes. People prone to allergies, you must take antihistamines.
The list of drugs that are usually reserved for angina include:
- Tavegil;
- Aspirin;
- Ibuprofen;
- Hexoral;
- Tandum-Verde;
- Iodinol;
- Chlorophylitis;
- Furacilin;
- Tharyngept;
- Imudon;
- Echinacea.