Rhinopharyngitis is a complicated form of rhinitis, manifested in inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa (pharyngitis). Therefore, in addition to the common cold, the patient also feels pain during swallowing. When taking methods to fight the disease, you should know that rhinopharyngitis treatment involves a complex effect on the nasopharynx.
Preparations for the treatment of rhinopharyngitis
External application of drugs has an anesthetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory effect. The most effective local means include:
- aerosols and spray - Dexamethozone, Fusafungin, Propolis;
- iodine-containing products - Povidone-iodine;
- antiseptic tablets - Diclonin, Antiangin, Ambazon;
- essential oils and natural herbal preparations - Sepptole, Rotokan .
Rhinopharyngitis - treatment with antibiotics
In some cases, topical drugs can not give the desired effect, so patients are prescribed antibiotics, especially when combined with rhinitis, not only with pharyngitis, but also with angina, whose development is due to the activity of B-hemolytic streptococcus. In such cases it is recommended to take antibacterial drugs of the penicillin group.
Chronic rhinopharyngitis - treatment
An important measure is the sanation of foci of infection and cleansing the pharynx from mucus. For these purposes, rinse with salt solution 1%. This means can be carried out by inhalation and irrigation of the throat. Pharmacies offer a variety of similar preparations produced on the basis of sea salt.
Continuous treatment of chronic form is not required. It is carried out only during exacerbations within ten days, after which a break is made for at least two weeks. Pharyngitis of a chronic form can not be cured. However, it is possible to maintain normal vital activity. The main task of treating chronic rhinopharyngitis is to support nasal breathing to prevent
Rinofaringitis - treatment with folk remedies
In chronic and acute rhinopharyngitis, a systematic rinse of the throat is necessary, for which such solutions are used:
- Dissolve a spoonful of soda in a glass of warm water.
- A spoonful of sage , who stuck in a glass of boiling water.
Simultaneously with this procedure, it is important to bury the nose with oils (olive, sunflower).
For inhalations and rinses of the nasopharynx it is good to use mineral water "Borjomi" without gases.