Hyperemia of the mucous membrane of the pharynx rarely occurs without concomitant symptoms. The red throat usually indicates the development of inflammatory diseases of a viral or bacterial nature. In addition, this phenomenon can talk about a slow, chronic illness of the upper respiratory tract or oral cavity.
Causes of red throat
Predisposing factors may be:
- angina;
- tonsillitis ;
- pharyngitis;
- stomatitis;
- irritation of the pharynx in pairs of chemicals, dust, tobacco smoke, an allergic reaction.
Let's consider each of the reasons in more detail.
Temperature and red throat
The described clinical manifestations are characteristic for acute and purulent angina. With this disease, there is a strong increase in body temperature (up to 39 degrees), febrile condition, intense pain when swallowing. In addition, angina is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- aches in bones and large joints;
- weakness in muscles, general impotence;
- drowsiness;
- lack of appetite;
- headache;
- the allocation of purulent exudate, which settles on tonsils and in lacunae.
Angina can be caused by viruses or bacteria, depending on the pathogen chosen treatment tactics.
If there is an increase in temperature, but the throat does not hurt and red, then, most likely, progresses stomatitis. This pathology of the oral cavity gradually affects the mucous membranes, including both the palate and the gums. Pus is not excreted, but tooth enamel is quickly destroyed, unpleasant smell from the mouth is present, carious lesions increase in size.
Constant red throat
With a stable hyperemia of the posterior pharyngeal wall in adults, it may be a chronic form of tonsillitis or pharyngitis. These diseases are rarely accompanied by an increase in temperature and severe pain syndrome. The characteristic symptomatology is rather weak and consists in the following symptoms:
- discomfort in the throat (tickling, perspiration), especially during the reception of solid food;
- rare attacks of dry painful cough, usually in the evening and at night. In this case, a thick transparent mucus is released;
- dry mouth, increased thirst.
Similar manifestations have local allergic reactions and response to stimuli (dust, smoke, chemical compounds).
For these diseases are characterized by periods of remission and relapse, so they can not be diagnosed immediately.
Than to treat a red throat?
Therapeutic measures depend on the cause that caused hyperemia of the pharynx.
If bacterial angina is found, it is customary to prescribe antibiotics of a wide spectrum of activity.
- Ampicillin;
- Unidox Solutab;
- Doxycycline;
- Sumamed;
- Azithromycin;
- Erythromycin.
During antimicrobial treatment, it is important to take care of the protection of the digestive tract by taking hepatoprotectors (Essentiale, LIV 52, thistle fruits), as well as means for normalizing the intestinal microflora (Hilak Forte, Bifidumbacterin, Linex, Bifiform). It is not superfluous to once take an antifungal drug (Fucis, Fluconazole).
With a viral infection, you should not drink antibiotics. Drugs are needed to maintain immunity and increase the production of interferon:
- Cycloferon;
- Oscillococcinum;
- Viferon.
In addition, vitamin and physiotherapy is provided.
Local treatment of the red throat is the regular treatment of mucous membranes with antiseptic solutions (iodine, Furacilin, Lugol, Chlorophyllipt, Tantum Verde ). Good rinse aid based on medicinal herbs (sage, chamomile, St. John's wort, calendula), sea salt and baking soda.