Exposure to frequent anginas and chronic inflammatory processes on the surface of the tonsils lead to the formation of pus in the throat (plugs). Most often, its appearance is accompanied by the multiplication of staphylococcal and streptococcal bacteria, which eventually penetrate into the esophagus, the organs of the gastrointestinal and respiratory system.
Causes of pus in the throat
Isolation of exudate is a normal reaction of the body to the penetration of pathogenic microbes, a kind of protective mechanism. Therefore, the reasons why pus appeared in the throat are always associated with bacterial infections. The most common among them:
- sinusitis of the main, frontal, maxillary sinus, trellis labyrinth;
- sinusitis;
- angina;
- tonsillitis;
- pharyngitis;
- adenoiditis ;
- laryngitis;
- abscess;
- autoimmune diseases.
In diseases of the upper respiratory tract associated with inflammatory processes in the paranasal sinuses, pus is deposited on the back wall of the throat. This localization is explained by the fact that the exudate flows from the internal outlet of the nose to the pharynx by itself, or the patient draws it. Bacteria, getting on healthy mucous, quickly form colonies and actively multiply, as the immune system is not able to withstand their attack.
In other cases, infection by airborne droplets occurs, or a recurrence of chronic pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and laryngitis occurs.
Pus in the throat without fever
This symptom in only one situation is not a consequence of a bacterial infection, and, accordingly, is not accompanied by febrile conditions, it is an allergic reaction. When the concentration of irritants on the mucous membranes reaches the maximum permissible values, the protective system of the body begins to work, aimed at the immediate removal of histamines. For this purpose, excretory processes intensify, the content of leukocytes increases, which provokes the formation of purulent exudate.
How to treat pus in the throat?
Modern therapeutic schemes are a set of measures aimed at stopping the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms, cleaning the mucous surfaces of the pharynx, strengthening the immune system.
In the treatment of pus in the throat, the following drugs are used:
- broad-spectrum antibiotics (Amoxicillin, Azithromycin, Amoxiclav , Ampicillin, Unidox Solutab, Erythromycin), cephalosporins;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (paracetamol, ibuprofen, pentalgin);
- local antiseptic agents in the form of tablets for resorption (Hexalysis, Decaturene), solutions (Chlorophyllipt, Furacilin), sprays (AntiAngine, Oracett).
With heavily imposed tonsils, a stationary procedure is performed - washing the lacunae. It allows you to quickly and effectively clean the mucous membranes from the plaque, remove the exudate and temporarily disinfect the pharynx.
How to remove pus from the throat forever?
In rare cases (persistent relapses of tonsillitis, severe chronic inflammation) and with ineffectiveness of conservative techniques, tonsillectomy is performed - an operation to remove tonsils.
The advantage of surgical intervention is the complete disposal of purulent plugs, the elimination of colonies of pathogenic microbes. But there is also a disadvantage - the tonsils are organs that inhibit pathogenic microorganisms, not allowing them to penetrate deep into the airways. After tonsillectomy, there is a high risk of developing chronic pharyngitis, reducing immunity.