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TurkishSome diseases are common in the community and can be treated traditionally, often without a doctor's supervision. Pharyngitis is one of these diseases. It can be easily treated with doctor's advice, antibiotics and rest.
What is Pharyngitis? Why Does It Happen?
Pharyngitis, or more commonly known as inflammation of the throat, is a condition of inflammation in the pharynx. It is usually caused by viruses or bacteria. Especially in winter, the decrease in body resistance due to the cooling of the weather makes it easier to get pharyngitis. In addition, the disease is contagious in cases caused by viruses or bacteria.
It is examined in two groups: acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis. Acute pharyngitis is usually caused by viruses or bacteria, while chronic pharyngitis is caused by viruses or bacteria as well as prolonged exposure to air pollution or harmful chemicals.
Acute pharyngitis develops due to viral infections or illnesses such as flu and colds. It can also develop due to various viruses, gonorrhea and fungal diseases. We can list the conditions that can cause chronic pharyngitis as follows:
- Nasal congestion due to upper respiratory tract infections,
- Consuming food products that are too hot or too cold,
- Spending long periods of time in environments with dry or polluted air,
- Tooth or gum infections,
- Excessive smoking and alcohol consumption,
- Staying for long periods of time in environments where the air conditioner is constantly on,
- Nasal discharge due to sinusitis,
- Frequent and harsh throat clearing,
- Talking or shouting loudly.
Pharyngitis can also be caused by measles, chicken pox, whooping cough, croup, beta infection, catching cold, mononucleosis and the flu virus.
What are the Symptoms of Pharyngitis?
The symptoms of acute pharyngitis and chronic pharyngitis can be different.
In the case of acute pharyngitis, symptoms can appear such as:
- sore throat,
- swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck and throat,
- pain and difficulty when swallowing or speaking,
- hoarseness of the voice, swollen or reddened tonsils (if tonsils are not removed),
- the appearance of gray and white spots at the back of the throat.
Symptoms that may occur in chronic pharyngitis are as follows:
- Pain or discomfort in the throat,
- Hoarseness in the voice,
- Feeling like something is stuck in the throat,
- Cough
- Itching or tickling sensation in the throat,
- Difficulty swallowing and speaking,
- Fever and headache.
In addition, symptoms such as weakness, runny nose or joint pain may also occur. Several of these symptoms are often present together.
How is Pharyngitis Treated?
Pharyngitis is often treated with simple home remedies. Here are the recommendations to follow when treating pharyngitis:
- Drink plenty of water and prevent dehydration,
- Gargling with warm and salty water,
- Use steam machines,
- Rest
The treatments to be applied for pharyngitis should be recommended by the doctor. It may be necessary to use antibiotics, especially in case of viral or bacterial pharyngitis. The use of medication can only be carried out with the advice of a doctor. In addition to all these, eating foods such as sage, honey and lemon, which are known to be good for pharyngitis, helps to treat the disease.
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