Symptoms of inflammation of the nasopharynx in adults and children
The clinical picture of the disease in question differs depending on the form in which it occurs - acute or chronic.
Symptoms
In diseases of the nasopharynx, symptoms can be both local and general. The infectious process may be accompanied by a rise in body temperature. In addition, with acute nasopharyngitis, the patient feels drowsiness, malaise and severe pain in the head.
Local symptoms of acute inflammation include:
- dryness and itching in the throat;
- soreness;
- mild cough;
- swelling and enlargement of the pharyngeal mucosa;
- mucus, which flows in large quantities down the back wall of the throat;
- nasal congestion;
- severe rhinitis;
- change of voice timbre;
- pain in the throat that occurs when swallowing.
Chronic inflammation
A chronic pathological process is the result of untreated acute inflammation. It can occur in several forms, including catarrhal, hypertrophic and atrophic.
In the photo - chronic inflammation of the nasopharynx
Atrophic inflammation is a pathological process in which the patient experiences mild sore throat and hoarseness. During the examination, the doctor discovers thin, pale mucous membrane . With the other two forms, there is discomfort in the throat, and also a feeling that a foreign object is sitting there. Large quantities of mucus may be released from the nose and throat. During the examination, it is possible to discover that the structure of the mucous membrane is loose, and it itself is enlarged and red.
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Symptoms of nasopharyngitis
- Unpleasant symptoms appear in the nasopharynx area
- Accumulation of mucous substances, which may be bloody due to difficulty in draining
- Having trouble breathing through your nose
- Painful signs appear in the area of the hearing organs
- In most cases, body temperature remains at the proper level
- During examination, you may notice swelling and viscous fluid that accumulates in the back wall of the larynx
- Lymph nodes become enlarged
Allergic inflammation has the same symptoms as the usual form, only with allergic manifestations. That is, the inflammation was caused by an allergic reaction, in order to eliminate the negative symptoms, it is enough to prevent contact with the irritant. Inflammation begins in the respiratory cavity and gradually moves to the pharynx. During the allergic phase, redness in the nasopharynx area may be observed, mucous secretions accumulate along the back wall, which causes discomfort to the patient.
Treatment at home
It is necessary to start taking any medications after the doctor has carried out the required diagnosis. Then he prescribes treatment, taking into account the form of the disease, the patient’s age and his individual characteristics.
If inflammation of the nasopharynx is present, then to relieve unpleasant symptoms, the doctor will prescribe inhalations and frequent rinsing of the nasopharynx with medicinal agents, among which saline solutions and herbal decoctions are in great demand.
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In case of acute inflammation, you can use sprays that have an antimicrobial and antibacterial effect.
Antibiotics for acute process
This may include:
- Dexamethasone (this information will help you understand how inhalations with Dexamethasone are done for laryngitis);
Dexamethasone - Fusafungin.
Lozenges to quickly relieve a sore throat
Lozenges are suitable for relieving sore throat
- Dyklonin,
- Antiangin (but is it possible to use Antiangin during pregnancy, this article explains);
Antiangin - Ambazon.
Gargles
Complex therapy must include medications that contain iodine. One of them is Povidone-iodine.
Povidone-iodine
Esters and compositions based on medicinal herbs are also suitable - Septolete and Rotokan (but this information will help you understand how to do inhalation with Rotokan in a nebulizer)
You need to gargle with Rotokan 3-4 times a day.
If during the diagnosis it became known that nasopharyngitis occurs in combination with tonsillitis, then therapy cannot do without the use of antibacterial drugs. Their use is possible only if bacteria were able to influence the development of the inflammatory process. The most effective medications are those belonging to the penicillin group.
As for the chronic form of inflammation, it is impossible to cure it. The only thing that succeeds is to alleviate the patient’s condition during an exacerbation and prolong remission. It is important that breathing is free all the time and that complications do not arise. For chronic inflammation, doctors prescribe inhalations based on saline solution. You can also use preparations that contain sea salt.
You can restore breathing with the help of vasoconstrictor drugs, which contain components such as phenylephrine (how Polydex nasal drops with Phenylephrine are used is described in this article) or oxylometazoline.
Phenylephrine
If the pathological process involves a rise in temperature, then you can use Paracetamol (what is the effect of paracetamol for colds, this article describes) or Ibuprofen, which effectively relieve fever.
Ibuprofen tablets
For the allergic form of nasopharyngitis, antihistamines - Diazolin and Suprastin - may be prescribed. To relieve swelling of the mucous membranes, it is necessary to take Loratadine.
Loratadine tablets
Causes of pain in the nasopharynx
The most common cause of sore throat is simple inflammation. The hearing organs, nasal cavity, as well as the oral cavity or larynx can become inflamed. The first thing that can cause pain in the nasopharynx is sore throat. It causes soreness, redness, and an increase in overall body temperature. Similar symptoms are observed with all types of sore throat. But with purulent, a characteristic symptom appears - pustules form on the tonsils.
Acute respiratory viral infections and influenza also have symptoms similar to sore throat. Only in this case, the body temperature can rise to 40 degrees, chills occur, headaches and a runny nose appear.
Pain in the nasopharynx can also be caused by chronic nasal diseases - runny nose and sinusitis. In such a case, the frontal part, where the maxillary sinuses are located, also begins to bother. Increased pressure in them, characterized by sudden changes in the position of the head, as well as discharge from the nasal cavity, characterize the stage of the disease and the speed of its progression.
If your nasopharynx hurts, you may have an inflammatory process in the inner ear - otitis media. In this case, pain occurs not only in the auditory organs, but also in the throat area. In addition, general weakness of the body, headache and persistently high body temperature are observed.
Pain in the nasopharynx can also be caused by more serious diseases.
For example, it happens that the pain in the nasopharynx is paroxysmal, comes on for a few minutes and then recedes for a while. During the retreat, the patient does not experience pain. If such surges are repeated, urgently contact a neurologist as you most likely have damage to the peripheral nerves.
If the pain in the nasopharynx is sharp and sudden, this may indicate that you have suffered mechanical damage to the nasopharynx. Such cases often occur in children who try to put small parts of toys or food into their nose or mouth. However, it happens that a person receives injuries as a result of eating rough food - cuts or fish bones getting stuck in the body, fragments and sharp elements of crushed bones of animal origin. Such cases cannot be treated on their own, as this is very dangerous due to further injury to the nasopharynx, so you should consult a doctor. They will be able to prevent injury to internal organs.
If the pain, which is in no way associated with inflammatory processes and mechanical damage, is constant, this in some cases indicates that cancer in the nasopharynx is possible at the last stage. In this case, you need to check with an oncologist.
Folk remedies
They are allowed to be used as additional therapy. The following recipes remain the most effective:
- Beet juice . It is necessary to rinse the vegetable thoroughly, remove the peel, and grate it. Squeeze the juice out of the resulting pulp and drop 5 drops into each nasal passage. In total, there should be 3-4 such procedures per day. Beetroot juice can also be used when installing tampons. Form millet into a turunda from cotton wool, soak in juice and place in the nose. This remedy effectively stops the inflammatory process.
- Kalanchoe. This plant eliminates pathogenic microorganisms, providing a disinfectant effect. However, there are no burns after it. All bacteria die instantly. When Kalanchoe juice is instilled, sneezing occurs, which does not last very long. Thanks to this, the wall of the nasopharynx is cleansed and breathing is restored. The main advantage of this plant remains that it can be used even during pregnancy. To obtain healing drops, you will need to take a leaf of the plant, wash it, cut it and add 200 ml of cold water. Place on the stove to boil. Then wait 3 hours, filter and drip 3 times during the day. Moreover, this must be done until the runny nose is defeated.
- Calendula. This plant can be used when preparing a solution for rinsing the nose. Manipulations must be done in the morning and evening. To obtain a healing solution you will need 20 g of calendula juice, 400 ml of water. When rinsing, you must first open one nasal passage, draw in the medicine, and its remains must come out through the mouth. When such manipulation is carried out regularly, it is possible to evacuate mucus, phlegm and stop inflammation. Follow the link to read how to rinse your child's nose.
- Plantain tincture. This remedy is effective for those who experience a sore and sore throat. You need to take 20 g of raw material, add 200 ml of boiling water. Wait 2 hours, filter and take 20 ml 3 times a day.
Contraindications
If you have a sore throat and nose, you will have to carefully monitor your diet. It must be composed in such a way that it includes foods with a large amount of vitamins and other useful components.
Therefore, you will have to exclude the following foods from your diet:
- too hot and cold dishes;
- sour and spicy foods;
- hard and fatty foods.
Experts also advise completely abstaining from drinking carbonated drinks and alcohol. In addition, you will have to temporarily exclude from the diet spices and seasonings that cause irritation when in contact with the mucous membrane. It is also advised to avoid sweet foods, since sugar impairs the functioning of the immune system and slows down its recovery after illness.
People with nasopharyngitis should eat more oatmeal, as it is rich in fiber and protein. When preparing this dish, you can add honey and banana to make the porridge more satisfying. Soup made with chicken broth is also useful. Regular consumption of such a dish will not only enrich the body with useful components, but also reduce a sore throat.
Features of treatment for children
When treating a pathological process in children, the procedure of rinsing the nose with saline remains mandatory. You can buy it at a pharmacy or get it at home.
For these purposes you will need kitchen salt, it is better if it is iodized. Take 1 liter of boiled water, add 20 g of soda to it. Apply the resulting solution to your nose every 2-3 hours. With the help of such a remedy, it is possible to evacuate mucus from the nose, and it can even be used by infants.
The treatment regimen will also necessarily include vasoconstrictor drops, which relieve nasal congestion. As for the dosage, it is different for each age. This issue must be resolved with your doctor.
The duration of their use should not exceed 7 days. If nasopharyngitis is of an allergic nature, then it is necessary to give the child antihistamines.
Treatment of inflammation with antibiotics
Antibiotic therapy is needed when the bacterial etiology of the disease is determined. Typically, antimicrobial agents are prescribed for inflammation of the nasopharynx, which occurs in an acute form, when the mucous membranes become covered with purulent accumulations.
Antibiotics from the penicillin series are used.
Effective agents are Amoxiclav, Flemoxin, Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Trifamox, Ecoclave, Amosin, Ecobol and other drugs.
What to do if you have nasopharyngeal congestion?
Treatment for a symptom such as nasopharyngeal congestion depends on the underlying cause of the disease. In any case, experts recommend rinsing the nose and throat, instillation of the nasal passages, and inhalation.
Saline solutions are an excellent solution for rinsing. You can make them yourself from regular or sea salt. In addition, ready-made preparations based on purified sea water can be purchased at the pharmacy. These are drugs such as Marimer, Dolphin, AquaMaris, Humer, Quicks.
Disease prevention
Inflammation of the nasopharynx is easier to prevent than to treat. For this, it is recommended to harden the body. In addition, strengthening the immune system through the use of vitamin complexes is considered an important component of prevention.
To reduce the likelihood of developing the disease, it is important to eat a healthy and balanced diet. It is also necessary to give up bad habits.
Regular exercise and sports will help strengthen your immune system. It is important to avoid stressful situations and hypothermia.
A preventative measure is also compliance with hygiene rules, maintaining optimal humidity and temperature in rooms and walking in the fresh air.
With nasopharyngitis, dangerous complications can develop. First of all, the disease can develop into a chronic form.
The pathology causes bronchitis and purulent sore throat. Dangerous consequences of the disease are otitis media and pneumonia. In some cases, meningitis may develop.
In children, hyperthermia due to nasopharyngitis can lead to a convulsive state.
To prevent the development of such serious consequences, it is important, if symptoms of an inflammatory process in the nasopharynx occur, to go to the hospital and begin timely treatment.
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