How to use Dimexide for sore throat?

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The pathological process, which is called tonsillitis or, popularly, sore throat, brings a lot of inconvenience to the patient and quite often develops into a chronic form. Treatment of the disease is carried out comprehensively, and one of the well-known methods is heat treatment. But before using this method, you need to consult a doctor, since compresses for sore throat, if applied incorrectly, lead to negative consequences. If everything is done correctly, the procedure stimulates blood circulation, eliminates inflammation and swelling.

The importance of compresses for sore throat

Alternative medicine recipes are very popular in the treatment of tonsillitis. A warm compress on the throat for a sore throat is one of its methods.

Its mechanism of action:

• heat activates the blood vessel system;
• increased blood supply leads to the expansion of capillaries of tissues and organs;
• blood circulation in the diseased area is stimulated;
• the outflow of fluid from damaged tissues increases;
• swelling and inflammation in the affected area decreases;
• tonsils self-cleaning from pus and pathogenic microorganisms.

Compresses for sore throat can be used for a long time. If the procedure is carried out correctly, there will be no negative consequences.

Other healing properties of the warming bandage:

• relieving pain in the affected area;
• tonsils are enriched with oxygen;
• reduction of swelling;
• stimulation of the removal of toxins from the body;
• increase in the number of leukocytes;
• destruction of pathogenic microorganisms.

But, despite the wide popularity of compresses, many do not know the correct algorithm for their use. What is the general scheme for applying any compress:

1. Prepare the medicinal substance, soak a gauze bandage (from several balls) with it, and squeeze lightly.
2. Place a bandage on the affected area and place paraffin paper, oilcloth or cling film on top.
3. Secure all the balls with a scarf or handkerchief made of warm natural fabric.

The duration of the session depends on the chosen treatment. You can make compresses for a sore throat, but only in the absence of hyperthermia and ulcers on the tonsils. We must remember that a compress for a sore throat is only an additional remedy. Heat treatment cannot replace the main course of drug therapy.

Is it possible to make a compress for a sore throat?

Putting a compress on the throat of an adult or child with a sore throat is quite common. But is there any benefit from a warming procedure or is it better to treat the disease with medications? What does the treatment of sore throat include:

• drug therapy;
• bed rest;
• drinking liquid in large quantities;
• correct microclimate in the room;
• additional folk methods.

It becomes clear that traditional medicine recipes alone cannot overcome a sore throat. If the disease is left to chance or treated without the help of a doctor, it will cause serious health problems. All warming procedures, for example, a vodka compress for a sore throat or a salt compress on the throat, are distracting and auxiliary methods that relieve pain, stimulate blood circulation, but do not destroy harmful microorganisms. Wet compresses are most often used in the treatment of sore throat. The procedure is allowed only in the absence of hyperthermia. If the doctor notices ulcers in the throat, the session cannot be performed! There is a risk of exudate entering the blood. Although at the initial stage of the purulent process, applying a compress with cabbage or cottage cheese is allowed. But you should avoid the thyroid gland area. This rule applies to all types of compresses.

A warming bandage is a good remedy, but it is not a panacea. Before use, you should take into account the form and stage of the disease, the possibility of allergic reactions, and the individual properties of the body.

Contraindications

As mentioned above, compresses for sore throat are not recommended if the disease has progressed to a more severe stage or is complicated by side problems. Their use is also prohibited if the patient is diagnosed with:

• vascular atherosclerosis;
• heart diseases;
• oncological diseases;
• tuberculosis;
• dermatitis (especially in the neck area);
• poor blood clotting.

If a sore throat is the result of a fungal infection, then the use of compresses in the treatment of such a disease is simply pointless. Treatment of any mycoses is carried out with medications.

What compresses can be used for a sore throat?

What determines the effectiveness of the warming procedure:

• correct application technique;
• the chosen remedy;
• frequency and duration of the procedure.

Compresses for tonsillitis based on alcohol products are applied for no more than 2-3 hours. The skin should be pre-treated with greasy cream or Vaseline. Cabbage leaves are often used in treatment. Here are some recommendations:

1. Cabbage leaves should be taken fresh, firm and whole.
2. Wash the leaves, dry and boil in boiling water for several minutes.
3. Dissolve a spoonful of honey, cool to the optimal temperature.
4. Apply honey evenly onto the sheet and apply on both sides of the body.
5. The second layer is the creation of a “greenhouse effect”. Polyethylene, cling film or the best option - paraffin paper will do.
6. The third layer is a warm scarf made of natural fabric, which secures the compress.

The duration of the procedure is at least three hours, during which it is advisable to stay in bed under a blanket. The warming bandage causes increased sweating, so after removing it, the patient needs to change into clean clothes. Another way is to simply place a cabbage leaf on your throat. According to folk medicine, this is a good remedy against follicular tonsillitis - cabbage draws out all the purulent exudate. The compress application scheme is almost identical, only the remedy itself changes. In particular, essential oils with an antiseptic effect give good results. For example:

• mint;
• tea tree;
• carnation;
• eucalyptus;
• rosemary;
• orange;
• sage;
• cedar;
• lavender;
• geranium;
• chamomile.

For a glass of warm water you need no more than 5 drops of the product. Soak gauze in the mixture and then apply according to the standard pattern. A honey compress on the throat stops inflammation, relieves pain and swelling. Several types of dressings are made with bee product:

• white cabbage leaves with honey;
• flatbread made from honey, flour and butter;
• a mixture of honey and aloe juice in which gauze is soaked.

Aloe juice is widely used in the treatment of tonsillitis. To make a medicinal mixture, the juice is mixed with bee honey, alcohol, or simply whole leaves of the plant are applied to the throat. Onions are also often used. A paste is made from it, which is then applied to a gauze bandage. This type of compress should be kept for about 7-8 hours.

Cottage cheese compress

A compress for a sore throat is made using cottage cheese. This is one of the very effective methods. For the dressing, you should prepare 200 grams of cottage cheese. It’s better to take homemade rather than store-bought. Also, the product must be fresh and not low-fat. It is first ground and heated to body temperature. If whey has formed, it must be drained. Grated onions and honey are often added. The resulting mixture should be lightly squeezed and applied to a gauze bandage. Then apply a bandage with a medicinal agent to the throat, a second ball of oilcloth on top, and fix it with a bandage or scarf. If there is no discomfort, the bandage will be left overnight. In addition to sore throats, cottage cheese is used to treat coughs. Based on its color and consistency, one can draw conclusions about the course of the disease:

• the color has not changed - the patient is recovering;
• yellow-green spots - possible pneumonia;
• the product is dry - the beneficial substances are absorbed into the skin, and the bandage works.

Useful tips for the procedure:

• the optimal temperature for cottage cheese is 35°C;
• You should first apply a nourishing cream to the skin of the throat;
• the mixture is divided evenly over gauze;
• After 30 minutes, it is recommended to replace the cottage cheese with a new one.

If you experience any discomfort, remove the compress, or try wrapping the mixture completely in gauze and only then apply it to the sore area.

Vodka compress for sore throat

A vodka compress will be a good help in warming your throat. It disinfects quite well and eliminates discomfort and pain. Vodka must first be heated. An alcohol compress for a sore throat is diluted with water, since a pure, undiluted product can cause a burn on the skin. There is no need to dilute the vodka. Prepared gauze or cotton wool (folded into several balls) is soaked in liquid, twisted and applied to the affected area. Place oilcloth or polyethylene on top and another layer of dry fabric. And only then they secure it with a scarf made of wool or other warm and natural fabric. If you use only vodka, there will be a warming effect. When adding medications, decoctions of medicinal herbs or essential oils, the therapeutic effect increases. Some nuances of the procedure:

• three hours is the maximum duration of the session, but after some time the compress can be reapplied;
• apply a therapeutic bandage to the side of the neck;
• It is not advisable to leave the vodka compress on all night;
• vodka quickly enters the bloodstream through the skin, so it is recommended to avoid driving a car;
• If there are purulent plugs, the procedure cannot be performed.

A compress using vodka and adding other ingredients helps relieve inflammation in the lymph nodes.

Salt compress for sore throat

A salt compress for a sore throat not only has a warming effect, but also perfectly relieves pain. For better effect, use sea salt - it contains more useful substances. Proportion - 2 tablespoons per liter of water. The salt should completely dissolve in water and then gauze or a bandage can be soaked in the solution and applied to the affected area. What are the benefits of the procedure:

• good warming effect;
• activation of blood circulation;
• relaxing effect;
• beneficial microelements enter the body, and toxins are eliminated;
• skin is cleansed.

Salt is sometimes placed in a bag made of natural fabric and heated. But be sure to put a towel underneath, as salt retains heat well and can cause skin burns. Another method of using salt:

• soak woolen clothes (scarf, socks or mittens) in saline solution;
• put the item on and lie under the blanket until it dries completely.

All dressings when applying saline or any other compress should be made of natural fabrics to ensure good air access.

Compress with dimexide

Tonsillitis is characterized by enlargement and inflammation of the cervical lymph nodes. To eliminate pain and discomfort in this area, use a compress with Dimexide for the throat. Dimexide has the ability to penetrate directly into the affected area through the skin and has an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect. The medicine is also absolutely safe for children. Session duration is 60 minutes or longer. There are two main recipes for preparing a compress. In the first case, you only need Dimexide and water. Dilute these two ingredients in a ratio of 1: 3. The first ball of gauze is dipped in the solution, squeezed out and applied to the throat. The duration of the procedure is one hour. Other recipe includes:

• dimexide;
• aloe juice;
• water;
• honey.

Dilute water and medicine in a 1:2 ratio, add aloe and melted honey (30 grams each). Heat the resulting mixture and distribute evenly over gauze. The further scheme of the procedure is known.

Potato compress

Regular potatoes warm the throat very well. Raw potatoes need to be washed thoroughly, peeled and grated like potato pancakes. Squeeze out the juice and place the mixture on a cloth bandage. You can add a little vinegar. Next, cover the potatoes with the other side of the cloth and apply to the throat. According to the second recipe, the potatoes are pre-boiled, mashed like mashed potatoes and a few drops of iodine and oil are added. Other beneficial ingredients:

• honey (antiseptic);
• soda (softening effect).

You can also boil potatoes in their jackets. Such a compress will have a powerful warming effect. You don’t even have to knead the vegetable very much - just flatten it to make a convenient shape for application.

You need to keep the compress while the potatoes are warm. After 2-3 hours, repeat the procedure. Applying a compress is not recommended if you are allergic to starch. Potatoes are also useful in treating cough. Then it is applied to the chest and back.

Alcohol compress for sore throat

Alcohol relieves pain and swelling, improves blood circulation at the site of inflammation.

Since the pure product burns the skin, it should be diluted with water in equal proportions before use. Sometimes herbal decoctions are used instead of water. It is also recommended to add a furatsilin tablet. The degree of solution should not exceed 30-35. Within a few minutes after applying the compress, a feeling of warmth appears. The alcohol compress cools quickly and needs to be replaced every 2-3 hours. This procedure is contraindicated for children, since alcohol quickly penetrates the blood through the skin and can cause poisoning. Also, children's bodies do not tolerate ethyl alcohol well.

Rules for applying a compress with Dimexide

Basic Rules:

• Before preparing the solution, it is necessary to check the expiration date of the drug; after the expiration date, the drug, like other medicinal substances, cannot be used for medical purposes.
• The basis of the prepared solution is water - boiled or distilled . The concentration of the solution varies depending on the type of disease and the area of ​​the body on which the compress is applied.
• The solution must be applied only to a clean gauze napkin ; the napkins cannot be reused, since the concentration of the solution is violated.
• To avoid adverse reactions, it is necessary to test Dimexide for drug tolerance . To do this, you need to moisten a gauze pad in the prepared solution and apply it to an unaffected area of ​​skin for a few seconds. Next, you should evaluate the result after 15-20 minutes; if no local reaction (itching, redness, etc.) occurs, then there are no obstacles to applying a compress.
• When applying a compress, use three gauze pads. The first napkin is moistened in the prepared dimexide solution and applied to the painful part; it should completely cover the affected area. The second napkin is applied dry; it should completely cover the first and at the same time be larger in size. The latter should be larger than the previous two and completely cover not only the affected area, but also previously used napkins; it should also be applied dry without the use of Dimexide solution.
• The napkins are fixed with a bandage; it is important to note that the use of patches when applying a compress is completely excluded.
• A plastic bag or compress paper is not an important component when applying a compress with Dimexide , and in some individual cases is not used. However, when using it, it is necessary to completely cover all gauze napkins with polyethylene and secure the compress with a warm scarf.
• The compress is kept on the affected area for no more than 60 minutes, after which it is removed.

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• It is strictly forbidden to rub Dimexide into the skin with massage movements , as this also leads to chemical burns with a long recovery period.
• It is strictly not recommended to leave the compress on the affected area for longer than the recommended time.
• Pieces of colored fabric cannot be used instead of gauze napkins , since Dimexide dissolves dyes in the fabric and, together with the active substance, they penetrate under the skin, provoking severe allergic reactions or serious skin diseases, both acute and chronic. Here we described in detail the topic of strong painkillers in injections.

Possible proportions

The proportions necessary for the treatment of a specific disease are prescribed only by a doctor, and uncontrolled use of the drug can lead to an overdose.

The most common concentrations of solutions used in surgery, neurology and orthopedics:

• 60-50% solution - for the treatment of erysipelas;
• 40% solution - for the treatment of streptoderma, pustular diseases;
• 30% solution - treatment of deep burns (in the form of bandages);
• 25% solution - as a local anesthetic;
• 20-10% - used for hypersensitivity.

Due to the variety of solutions used, you need to check with your doctor about the required concentration, since the solutions most often used are not always suitable for a particular situation. Individual sensitivity, as well as the area where the bandage is applied, are taken into account when choosing the concentration of the solution.

If there are open wounds, a wet bandage with Dimexide is used, a compress is not applied, and the finished bandage is watered with a ready-made solution of Dimexide without exposing the wound.

A solution with a concentration of more than 10-20% should not be used on the skin of the face , since the skin on the face is most susceptible to irritation.