Overcooling, ARVI and even high dustiness of the room can cause inflammation of the larynx. Physicians call this disease laryngitis. With a favorable scenario, it is quite easy to go through the week, but in difficult cases it can last 10-15 days.
Symptoms of inflammation of the larynx
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the throat is easy to identify already in the early stages of the disease:
- the voice becomes hoarse and deaf;
- there is pain when swallowing;
- noticeably redness in the visual inspection;
- possibly a fever and the appearance of a dry cough.
These symptoms can manifest consistently, or in a complex. Everything depends on the origin of the laryngitis. If the cause of acute respiratory viral infection, influenza, or other infectious disease, all signs are characteristic. Inflammation caused by smoking, or toxic substances, first of all makes itself felt in the throat and cough. With a cold, there are pains when swallowing and only then - the remaining signs.
Treatment of larynx inflammation
What to treat the inflammation of the larynx is not too related to the causes of the disease. The scheme of actions is approximately the same:
- How can I talk less.
- Drink plenty of warm liquid.
- Rinse and inhalation.
- Use expectorants to relieve cough and speed up the release of sputum ( Bromhexin , Muciltin, Licorice Syrup and others).
- In acute need to take antibiotics in the form of a spray, or tablets (Bioparoks, Yoks).
In severe cases, if the heat lasts for several days, there is a chance of complications. A healthy organism can cope with bacteria on its own, it should only help a little. But sometimes there is a need to see a doctor. Be prepared for the fact that you can be referred for outpatient treatment.
If the situation is not critical, it is justified to treat inflammation of the larynx with folk remedies. We are talking about herbal teas and tinctures, inhalations over potatoes, rinses. Tea made from rose hips, steamed in a thermos, will not only help to cope with laryngitis, but will also strengthen immunity. Here are herbs that help to relieve inflammation:
- chamomile;
- peppermint ;
- Melissa;
- oregano;
- licorice;
- sage;
- eucalyptus.
It has also been shown to rinse the larynx with a solution of soda and salt in warm water, but in this case, the mucous membrane of the larynx may dry out. It is better to rinse with infusion of chamomile.