All diseases of the throat and larynx are similar in their symptoms. It is unmistakable to determine what kind of ailment you are worried about, only by a doctor. But if you observe: hoarseness in the voice, low temperature or slight pain in the throat, you can try to alleviate the symptoms yourself.
Types of diseases
In medicine, there is a huge number of diseases of the throat and larynx. Consider the most common.
Laryngitis
It is usually associated with viral infections. This larynx is manifested in the form of hoarseness, which lasts for a week. Laryngitis very rarely runs independently, and is often accompanied by other diseases of the throat and larynx.
Tonsillitis
The most common is tonsillitis among the diseases of the throat and larynx and most often does not go without special treatment. It is provoked by viral infections on the tonsils, such as:
- flu;
- measles;
- chickenpox;
- acute respiratory infections.
The most popular name for this ailment is sore throat. The first symptom of the disease is a sore throat or larynx.
Pharyngitis
It is determined by the inflamed condition of the posterior wall of the laryngeal mucosa. The acute form of the disease lasts for seven days. But if the duration of the disease exceeds this period, the doctor will diagnose chronic pharyngitis.
Symptoms of throat and larynx
The general symptoms of throat and larynx include:
- hoarseness in the voice;
- shortness of breath;
- dry cough ;
- compression headache;
- spot coating on mucous throat;
- pain when swallowing;
- temperature increase;
- increased lymph nodes;
- redness of the mucosa.
Treatment of throat and larynx diseases
At the beginning of treatment of diseases of the throat and larynx try to drink a lot of warm liquid. Honey or tea with lemon are time-tested means. The dissolution of menthol candy will also alleviate the symptoms of throat and larynx.
Do not forget about rinsing several times a day with warm salt water. For this:
- Take half a teaspoon of salt and dissolve in one glass of water.
- Rinse only with warm solution.
Eliminate the use of cold liquids and products in diseases of the throat and larynx. You should eat only soft food that does not injure the esophagus.
If the pain in the throat is severe, then to reduce it, try anesthetics, such as:
- Acetaminophen;
- Ibuprofen;
- Nimesil .
But if you have a temperature above 39 °, the lymph nodes are greatly enlarged, excessive salivation, then immediately you need to call the doctor at home.