One of the symptoms of chronic tonsillitis is the presence in the indentations of palatine tonsils (glands) of caseous plugs. These plugs are dense or soft pieces of calcified cheesy substance, consisting of flakes exfoliating from the surface of the tonsils and the mouth, dead blood cells, food remnants, pathogenic microorganisms, purulent particles. Caseous stoppers in the throat not only cause the appearance of bad breath , but also threaten the spread of infection with the current of lymph and blood and the development of inflammatory diseases of the heart, joints, kidneys, etc. Therefore, they must be disposed of in a timely manner.
Treatment of caseous congestion in lacunae of tonsils
Caseous plugs are not on the surface, but deep in the lacunae, so attempts to extract them independently (with a spoon, a match or the like) will not yield an effective result, moreover, it can help push the plug into the interior. Treatment of caseous congestion in the home is also unacceptable due to the increased traumatism of such procedures, which contributes to the formation of scar tissue on the tonsils. Therefore, the most correct solution is to contact an otolaryngologist for the purpose of proper treatment.
There are several methods of removing caseous plugs.
Removing the case with a syringe
The leaching of curdled substance from tonsil tissues is carried out with antiseptic solutions using a special syringe with a curved cannula. This procedure is very common, but it is not effective in all cases. As a rule, difficulties arise when there are traffic jams in small gaps. To achieve the result, you need to spend 10-15 sessions.
Vacuum extraction of caseous plugs
This is a technique that involves the use of a special vacuum apparatus. During the procedure, the surface of the amygdala is treated with a local anesthetic, and then the calyx is connected tightly to the organ, connected to the device by hoses. Removal of caseous plugs is due to the creation of negative pressure. After cleansing the lacuna is treated with an antiseptic solution. In this case, it is also required to conduct a course of 10-15 procedures, which are usually performed every other day.
Laser removal of caseous plugs on tonsils
A modern method that allows you to completely get rid of the problem in 1-3 sessions. Under the action of the laser beam, both the plugs and surrounding tissue of the tonsils are burned. After such an intervention, scars forming the lacunar wall are formed, which will prevent further infection. The duration of one procedure is about 15 minutes.
Surgical method
A radical method of treating caseous congestion, used in the case of serious inflammatory changes in the tonsils, when they lose their physiological functions and are
In combination with one of the above methods for treating caseous congestion medication is prescribed with the use of systemic antibiotics, immunostimulants , vitamin complexes. Rinsings with antiseptic solutions, physiotherapeutic procedures (ultrasound, ultraviolet irradiation, etc.) can also be recommended.