The throat; Since it is a junction area, viruses and bacteria that come by air or by direct contact with food are first captured by the lymph tissues here and symptoms occur. Apart from this, throat symptoms due to nasal congestion, especially allergic and viral diseases, nasal discharge, irritation of the throat and at the same time, the throat symptoms due to the drying of the throat due to nasal congestion are added to the symptoms of nasal congestion. Symptoms such as pain, cough, and tickle occur.
As a result of the increase in air pollution in winter, the polluted air can irritate the throat, just like cigarettes, and increase the complaints of sore throat. We also control accompanying symptoms. For example, fever, weakness, cough, fatigue, sweating, runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, hoarseness, difficulty in swallowing and sputum should be evaluated together with sore throat. The most important causes are viral and bacterial causes. The most common are viral causes. Among the viruses, the most common viruses such as Influenza, Rhino virus, Adenovirus, parainfluenza, herpes, Coronavirus, Epstain bar virus and coxsaki can be counted. Among bacteria, streptococci are often the factor. The initial type, accompanying symptoms, general condition of the patient, and examination can make the distinction between viral and bacterial. Empirical treatment can be started immediately. A definitive diagnosis can be reached by blood analysis and various tests in people and children who cannot be differentiated. Many people are afraid that as soon as the symptoms of the disease begin, it will worsen and they use many traditional and complementary practices to prevent it. Diseases generally start with runny nose, nasal congestion and tearing, that is, rhinitis, then pharyngitis occurs with the addition of sore throat, tickling and difficulty in swallowing, then laryngitis if hoarseness is added, and finally bronchitis occurs by adding dry or phlegm cough. As the airway starts from the nose and continues to the lungs, h Symptoms can occur in all places that affect the airway.
Dr. Yavuz Selim Yıldırım talked about how to treat sore throat; By starting antibiotics in viral infections, we cause damage to the affected throat flora due to viruses, and by giving antibiotics to the healthy cells there, and it may cause the disease to prolong. In other words, using antibiotics unnecessarily may cause the throat to worsen rather than heal, and additional diseases may occur. Unless the doctor who examines you prescribes antibiotics, you should not insist on asking for antibiotics.
Antibiotics only work in throat infections due to bacteria and accelerate healing.
In throat infections due to viral causes, the back wall of the throat should be dotted, blistering and reddened. These rashes cause the throat to become dry, ticklish, and cause pain while eating, drinking and talking. In other words, when the back wall of the throat is irritated due to viral causes, it should be noted that plenty of fluids should be taken to prevent the throat from drying out, and at least 1.5-2 liters of fluid should be consumed throughout the day. It should also be consumed. Drinks such as slightly warm tea and linden, which will soften the throat, also relieve the throat. Provides significant relief of sore throat by preventing the area from drying out. Again, greasy and sticky foods such as tahini-molasses and olive oil, which have the feature of sticking to the throat, accelerate the healing by keeping the throat moist. Drinks should not be consumed! Because lemon is acidic, it causes a little more irritation of the throat mucosa and prolongs the healing. Likewise, vinegar, salt, bitter and spice increase the irritation of the throat mucosa, delaying the healing and reducing the patient's well-being. may worsen their symptoms.
As a result, Assoc. Dr. Yavuz Selim Yildirim,'' Since the cause of every sore throat is not the same; He said that antibiotics should not be used immediately. Plenty of fluid intake should be ensured. Healing can be accelerated, for example, by supporting with antipyretic pain relievers for the treatment of accompanying symptoms. And again, throat pain can be cured by treating acid that irritates the throat, such as reflux, and tobacco products such as hookah and cigarettes should be avoided.
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