A sore throat is an unpleasant sensation that occurs due to irritants. Sometimes it can be the first sign of a respiratory disease. How to get rid of itching? Do I need to treat it or will it go away on its own? When should you seek help? Candidate of Medical Sciences Alexandra Goryaynova spoke about effective methods of treating sore throat.
A sore throat is a signal from the body that something is wrong. Deviations in the functioning of the body often occur unnoticed by us, but tickling can be a fairly clear signal. It is difficult for a person to move and he tries to spare the diseased part of the body, writes Pravda.Ru.
A sore throat manifests itself as tickling, scratching, or a slight tingling sensation. These sensations cause a person to cough and swallow saliva, as he hopes that this will help him relieve the condition. Perspiration occurs due to irritation of the nerve endings in the mucous membrane of the pharynx. This irritation can be of varying degrees of intensity – from minor to severe and sharp pain.
A sore throat can be caused not only by a medical condition, but also by external irritants such as smoke, certain foods, soda or dry air. If there is stress on the vocal cords or with some problems with the digestive system, soreness may also occur.
A tickle may also be the first sign of an incipient respiratory disease. The pain can be severe and occur at rest or when swallowing. In such cases, most often there are infectious and inflammatory diseases of the upper respiratory tract.
In a healthy person, the mucous membrane and its secretions play an important protective role. When the mucous membrane dries out, the body’s ability to fight infection is reduced.
If a sore throat is not treated, it can lead to unpleasant consequences. The infection may spread to other respiratory organs, such as the middle ear, nose, or paranasal sinuses. Laryngitis often occurs, which is characterized by loss of voice. Inflammation can also spread down the respiratory system and cause tracheitis and bronchitis. If you ignore the body’s signals, the disease can become chronic.
However, treatment of tickling itself may not be sufficient. Non-drug methods can help relieve the condition, but do not eliminate the cause. Complex treatment, which includes medications, is more effective. Local treatment can be used if soreness is the only symptom and is not accompanied by other signs of the disease. In this case, drugs are used that are aimed only at local inflammation. They quickly develop their action and do not cause unwanted effects.
The form of the drug (spray or tablets) does not affect the effectiveness of its action. It is important to remember that only a qualified specialist can prescribe complex treatment and select the right medications for each specific case.
Source: Rosbalt
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