TREATMENT OF ANGINA
Treatment of viral angina
When symptoms indicate viral angina, we use anti-bacterial medications (antiseptics) in the form of lozenges, gargles or aerosols. The form of the drug should be selected according to the age of the patient, especially the child. In addition, (for adults): popular anti-inflammatory and analgesics (ibuprom, naproxen, acetylsalicylic acid, and paracetamol for children).
Viral pharyngitis should be treated symptomatically without switching on the antibiotic
Excessively frequent use of antibiotics in viral pharyngitis promotes the development of antibiotic resistance of microorganisms living on the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, in particular Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Treatment of streptococcal angina
Bacterial angina requires medical advice. Early administration of antibiotic in streptococcal angina can prevent complications in the form of acute glomerulonephritis and rheumatic disease.The lack of improvement after 3-4 days of antibiotic therapy may indicate ineffectiveness of the drug used (if the drug was taken in the right doses at the recommended intervals).
The purpose of antibiotic therapy
Treatment with Streptococcus antibiotic aims to eliminate this virulent organism. It should be carried out for 10 days. The problem is rapidly growing number of bacterial strains resistant to used antibiotics.
Always consider the possibility of error in the diagnosis
In any case of failure in the treatment of Streptococcus streptococcus, another cause should also be considered - for example, infectious mononucleosis. In children after streptococcal angina, laboratory tests should be performed: ESR, leukocytosis, general urinalysis in order not to miss complications in the form of glomerulonephritis or rheumatic fever
Diphtheria treatment
If we suspect diphtheria, we should immediately call a doctor or take the child to the nearest clinic. Sick children are treated in the hospital with antibiotics and serum, which partially neutralizes bacterial toxins.
How do we protect ourselves with a diphtheria vaccine?
The first dose of the vaccine is injected in the second month of life, the second after six weeks, the third after the next six, and the next at the end of the second year of life. Reminder doses are given in the nursing and later at school.
Diphtheria or diphtheria
Beware of complications of strep throat!
The mouth and throat connect with other organs, such as ears, sinuses, and lungs. Therefore, organisms that colonize the mouth and throat may cause infection by spreading to other organs. Middle ear infections, sinusitis or periapical abscess may occur. In addition, there may be a risk of rheumatic fever (affects about 3% of patients); acute glomerulonephritis (10-15% infection). Therefore, always consult a physician if you have acute tonsillitis.
Ed. Edward Ozga Michalski, MA
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