Hyperthermia (fever) is a violation of heat exchange with the environment, which is accompanied by an increase in body temperature. Thermoregulation occurs at the level of the hypothalamus, which plays the role of a "thermostat".
The rise in temperature is the response of the immune system to pathological changes in the body caused by the penetration of pathogens. How to bring down the temperature with angina? Hyperthermia performs a protective function, which is due to the death of most pathogenic bacteria at temperatures from 37.5 degrees. Often, thermometer readings reach 39 and 40 degrees, which negatively affects the patient's well-being.
To eliminate the febrile condition, you need to do cooling applications and drink antipyretic drugs.
Temperature classification
In most cases, tonsillitis fever is short-lived. But with purulent inflammation of the lymphadenoid lacunae and mucous membrane of the pharynx, the high temperature can last for several days. Before the arrival of the doctor, it is undesirable to bring down the temperature, especially with low thermometer readings.
In official medicine, there is one general classification of temperatures, according to which it is easy to determine the type of fever and the need to eliminate it:
- up to 38 degrees - subfebrile;
- up to 39 degrees - febrile;
- up to 41 degrees - pyretic;
- more than 41 degrees - hyperpyretic.
Important! Hyperpyretic fever is life threatening due to the risk of protein denaturation in red blood cells.
As a rule, in the acute course of angina, subfebrile and febrile fever is observed. It is impossible to bring down the temperature to 38 degrees, which is due to the risk of the intensive spread of microbial flora in the ENT organs.
Why does a fever occur?
Fever is the response of the body's thermoregulatory function to the effects of pyrogens - specific stimuli that reduce heat exchange with the environment. Conditionally, the process of the onset of hyperthermia can be divided into the following stages:
- synthesis of leukocyte pyrogen under the influence of exogenous and endogenous stimuli;
- the effect of interleukin on the centers of thermoregulation located in the hypothalamus;
- an increase in body temperature as a result of rearrangements in the functioning of thermoregulatory centers.
Hyperthermia is caused by a decrease in heat exchange with the environment and a sharp increase in heat production in the body.
At the last stage, the heat exchange with the environment decreases sharply, which is due to the narrowing of the blood vessels. Changes in the body activate the work of the subcortical motor centers, as a result of which tremors arise, associated with an increase in the tone of muscle tissues. In the body, oxidative processes are accelerated, which inevitably leads to heat production.
When to bring down the temperature?
It is possible to bring down the temperature only if the thermometer readings reach 38-39 degrees. Subfebrile fever indicates that the body is trying to independently eliminate the pathogenic flora in the inflamed mucous membranes. As a rule, most pathogenic bacteria die in environments with temperatures up to 38 degrees. However, in thermoregulatory centers, malfunctions sometimes occur, leading to a sharp rise in temperature.
Important! The high temperature lasts as long as purulent foci of inflammation remain in the lymphadenoid lacunae and mucous membrane of the pharynx.
Febrile, pyretic and hyperpyretic fever negatively affect the patient's well-being and can provoke seizures. To prevent complications, it is necessary to take antipyretics. They belong to the drugs of symptomatic action, therefore they are used exclusively in case of fever.
Competent treatment of tonsillitis will help eliminate not only hyperthermia, but also concomitant symptoms. To stop local and general manifestations of purulent inflammation, you need to take antimicrobial drugs. Adults can be treated with medicines such as Augmentin, Flemoxin, Ecobol, Medoklav, Sumamemd, Azitrox, etc.
Ways to eliminate hyperthermia
How to bring down the temperature with angina? If febrile fever persists for more than a day, it must be eliminated. High temperature is an abnormal condition for the body, which creates additional stress on the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
To stop the symptoms, you need:
- drink tea with thyme - accelerates blood circulation, due to which blood vessels expand and heat exchange with the environment normalizes;
- take antibiotics - destroy the pathogenic flora that provokes inflammation in the ENT organs;
- take antipyretics - they normalize the thermoregulatory function, as a result of which hyperthermia is eliminated;
- making a "cold" compress - promotes the expansion of blood vessels, resulting in increased heat transfer;
- drinking more liquid - increases sweating, which inevitably helps to restore heat exchange with the environment.
It is impossible to take antipyretics without the recommendation of a doctor, due to the risk of complications. In particular, "Aspirin" is contraindicated in patients with impaired blood clotting. Taking the drug can cause nosebleeds and a sharp deterioration in well-being.
Vinegar compresses
A wet compress is one of the easiest and most effective ways to treat febrile fever. If you make a compress with vinegar solution, you will feel better within 15-20 minutes. The applications help to reduce the temperature by 1.5-2 degrees.
How to make a compress?
- mix 1 tbsp. l. vinegar with 200 ml of water;
- moisten gauze folded in several layers in the solution;
- put a compress on your forehead, stomach and calves;
- change the gauze after 10 minutes.
Important! Do not cover the gauze with plastic wrap, this will only prevent moisture evaporation and the restoration of heat exchange with the environment.
If necessary, the compress can be replaced with rubbing, which reduces the temperature by at least 1.5 degrees. How should the treatment be carried out? Rub the whole body with vinegar solution, then put the patient in lungs, preferably cotton clothes.
What are antipyretics?
In the event of pyretic fever, it is more expedient to replace the compress with antipyretics, i.e. antipyretic drugs. Medicines help restore heat balance, thereby eliminating feverish conditions. However, antipyretic treatment cannot replace the intake of pathogenetic medications. Exclusively symptomatic therapy does not interfere with the progress of inflammatory processes, which is fraught with complications.
How do antipyretics work?
Preparations of synthetic and plant origin prevent the production of secondary pyrogens, which are involved in the synthesis of interleukins. In other words, treatment with antipyretics helps to change the excitability of thermoregulatory centers, which contributes to an increase in the diameter of blood vessels and, accordingly, sweating.
Antipyretic drugs can be taken only on the recommendation of a doctor. Fever is a protective function of the body, therefore, an artificial decrease in temperature only contributes to the development of pathogens, as a result of which the treatment of an infectious pathology can drag on for several days or weeks.
Paracetamol preparations
How to treat hyperthermia? To eliminate an unpleasant symptom, it is advisable to use drugs based on paracetamol. Unlike other antipyretics, they are less toxic, so they do not put an additional burden on the detoxification organs. Treatment of follicular and lacunar tonsillitis is usually carried out with concurrent administration of drugs such as:
- Efferalgan;
- "Flukoldeks";
- Cold-Ker;
- Panadol; "
- Tylenol ".
It is possible to drink paracetamol-based combination medications such as Rinza, Flukoldin and Parcocet in case of additional symptoms, in particular myalgia, headaches, sore throat discomfort, etc.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
NSAIDs are broad-spectrum drugs that have pronounced analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. They can be taken in parallel with penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics. However, complicated tonsillitis should be treated with non-steroidal drugs under the supervision of a specialist.
NSAIDs can be drunk in courses, due to their anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects. Unlike glucocorticosteroid medicines, they practically do not affect the state of the liver and the endocrine system. What medications to take to treat a fever?
- "Diklak";
- Movalis;
- Ibuprofen;
- "Nise";
- Metindol.
It is undesirable to make a cooling compress and drink tablets at the same time. Hypothermia leads to a slowdown in metabolism and coma. To prevent complications, consult a physician before using medication.
