The common causes of sore throat are acute pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis, acute epiglottitis, etc. There is no such thing as the fastest treatment, individualized treatment should be chosen according to the patient’s condition, and the commonly used treatments are general treatment, local treatment, systemic treatment, surgical treatment and so on.
1. Acute pharyngitis: acute inflammation of pharyngeal mucosa and submucosal tissues caused by viral and bacterial infections as well as stimulation of physical and chemical factors. Those with systemic symptoms need to take bed rest and drink more water. Apply ribavirin and other antiviral treatment, amoxicillin, cefuroxime, roxithromycin and other anti-infective treatment. Compound borax solution containing gargle, iodine tablets, silver yellow tablets, such as containing treatment.
2. Acute tonsillitis: common type B hemolytic streptococcal infection. The first choice of penicillin anti-infective treatment, according to the severity of the disease to determine the route of administration, the treatment of 2-3 days the effect is not good, can change the type of antibiotic. Apply glucocorticosteroids, such as dexamethasone, as appropriate. Local compound borax solution and other gargles.
3. Acute epiglottitis: mostly caused by infections, allergic reactions and foreign body trauma. Systemic application of adequate antibiotics and glucocorticoids, such as penicillin and cephalosporins, dexamethasone. Abscess formation, can be incised and drained under laryngoscopy. If necessary, tracheotomy is performed to keep the airway open.
When there is pain and discomfort in the throat, it is recommended to consult a regular hospital in a timely manner, and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the use of medication and treatment after the diagnosis is clear.