Pharyngitis, how to recognize it



Sore throat? Hoarse and tired voice? Perhaps we could find ourselves facing a form of pharyngitis . The diagnosis is certainly a medical topic, but some general indications can help us understand what could be going on in our body.

The symptoms of pharyngitis

Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the posterior portion of the throat, where the tonsils are located.

The most common symptoms are sore throat, fatigue and pain when swallowing, lowering of voice with hoarseness. To the touch, some lymph nodes may appear enlarged and painful; in some cases there is also an increase in body temperature .

The causes of pharyngitis

The cold season, air blows, but also excesses of domestic heat from heating, little reciprocated and stagnant air: all these factors feed a condition of malaise and carry bacteria or viruses.

Let us therefore always remember to cover ourselves well when we go out, ventilate the home and office environments, maintain a daytime temperature that is neither too high nor too low at night, dehumidify the environment even with the help of balsamic essential oils.

In addition to these general rules for preventing seasonal ailments, let's try to better understand the origins of pharyngitis . This inflammation is in fact due to causes of different nature:

> there is a form of pharyngitis due to gastric reflux, due to the rising of acids that inflames and irritates the throat, causing hoarseness, enlargement of the tonsils and lowering of the voice. Often this condition persists, triggering chronic pharyngitis ;

> viral pharyngitis : influenza viruses affecting the throat ( Rinovirus and Adenovirus the most common) with inflammation of the part, irritation, dry cough, difficulty swallowing;

> bacterial pharyngitis: inflammation caused by the presence of bacteria such as streptococcus, mycoplasma and others that can lead (in addition to the symptoms described above) to an enlargement of the lymph nodes, an indication of an ongoing infection, and fever.

> allergic pharyngitis : some allergens, such as dust, pollen, mold and animal hair create irritation of the throat. The organism in its defense calls for an overproduction of mucus, causing the nose to drip.

Pharyngitis, the remedies

The treating physician will proceed to the correct diagnosis because in the case of bacterial pharyngitis it will be necessary to resort to antibiotics to eradicate the infection and allow the lymph nodes to deflate.

Viral pharyngitis generally heals itself with due rest and some natural help:

> Myrrh : in hydroalcoholic extract, we can use this resin with antibacterial properties to perform rinses and gargles . On the market we also find spray solutions with a very functional dispenser to reach the back of the throat.

> Tea tree : in essential oil or in tablets, it is useful in cases of bacterial and viral pharyngitis . It helps to disinfect the oral cavity, counteract bacterial presence, soothe burning and redness and strengthen the immune system. It is considered as a natural antibiotic .

> Propolis: depending on your needs, you can choose several formulations: syrup, non-alcoholic extract, hydro-alcohol, dry extract, chewable tablets, mouthwashes and soothing sprays. Propolis is a natural antibiotic useful both for bacterial and viral pharyngitis, which fights infection and inflammation. With the addition of erysimus it helps to lighten the voice, relieving the vocal cords.

In case of allergic pharyngitis it is necessary to pay attention, because some remedies (propolis first) may not be well tolerated. It is therefore better to tack on myrrh and tea tree, with the addition of black currant to quell inflammation and histamine reaction.

Reflux pharyngitis, recommended feeding

In the case of reflux pharyngitis it is necessary to work on prevention in a very systematic way, avoiding certain foods that can increase acid secretion and inserting others that help control the esophagitis.

The nutritionist is the professional figure indicated to formulate an ad hoc diet. Generally speaking, we can safely suggest avoiding alcohol, nervine substances such as coffee, tea, added soft drinks, solanaceae such as tomatoes and peppers, refined sugars, which lead to fermentation such as carbohydrates and animal proteins, meat and fruit.

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