Thanks to a combination of measures, the direction of which is the prevention of the onset of tonsillitis in adults, it is possible not only to increase the speed of the treatment process, but also to prevent the development of the pathological process. The combination of the following recommendations and methods ensures a quick restoration of the general level of immunity, as well as increase resistance to colds (including tonsillitis). Thanks to preventive measures, treatment is more effective, there are no complications.
Prevention methods
An integrated approach guarantees a quick result and, as a result, the absence of health problems, not only in terms of the occurrence of throat diseases (in particular, tonsillitis), but also in a broader sense: immunity increases, the body more quickly copes with the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms, the degree of performance.
The use of measures aimed at preventing tonsillitis allows you to speed up treatment or even avoid it, since the body begins to cope with the disease on its own.
Initial symptoms attract attention early on, and this is important to strengthen the use of preventive measures and treatment.
There are six simple rules for preventing tonsillitis. Let's take a closer look at them.
Rule one: hygiene
Compliance with hygienic measures in the oral cavity, as well as the hygiene of the nose, nasopharynx and the room, - a rule simple at first glance makes it possible to speed up treatment if an infection does occur. After all, eliminating the cause of the lesion allows you to reduce its negative impact on the entire body, and the tonsils do not receive an increased load to neutralize the current inflammatory process.
The absence of bacterial growth in the throat and nasopharynx area, due to simple hygiene procedures, also ensures the preservation of the tissues of the gums and teeth. To do this, you need to regularly brush your teeth (preferably two to three times a day), rinse your mouth after each meal, visit the dentist if necessary. Absence of unpleasant odor, healthy gums and teeth - these are the results that will be obtained if the rules of hygiene measures in the oral cavity are observed.
Also, hygiene should be observed in the room in which a person is for the longest time: pathogenic bacteria contained in the air can enter the throat and nasopharynx, provoking tissue inflammation, increasing the negative processes in them. Washing hands before eating, eliminating contamination from everything that can get on the dining table are additional measures to prevent the likely treatment of diseases that have their onset due to poor hygiene. Compliance with hygienic requirements ensures the speed of elimination of manifestations: the symptoms become less and less vivid and acute, their number decreases, and complications occur much less frequently.
Rule two: hydration
Dry air, regularly affecting the delicate tissues of the tonsils and nasopharynx, overdrying it, causes a sore throat, dry cough, and opens the gate for any infection. The listed symptoms can become the first messengers of the pathological condition under consideration: the penetration of microbes into the overdried lymphatic tissue causes their active reproduction, because a sufficiently high temperature and a high humidity indicator are added to increased dryness. Dry air, insufficient humidification in the room are common causes of symptoms. And the treatment here is simple: regular humidification of the air, installation of an open vessel with water in the room (an excellent solution is an aquarium) or a special device that increases the air humidity.
It is also recommended to moisturize the area of the nasopharynx and nose, which restores the necessary level of moisture and makes treatment unnecessary in the initial manifestations of the disease: the use of saline solutions, weak decoctions of disinfecting herbs also removes secretions from the tonsils, cleans the throat surface, freshens breath. Excessive drying of the tonsil tissues can be avoided with a complete rejection of the use of potent nasal drugs, which contribute to a change in the microflora of the inner surface of the nasopharynx and a decrease in its bactericidal qualities.
Symptoms accompanying overdrying of lymphatic tissues are reduced with regular humidification of the air and throat, which prevents bacteria from living and deteriorating conditions for their reproduction.
Rule three: hardening
The well-known hardening provides a strong shake-up, while the body's resistance to bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms increases, and immunity is stimulated. Carried out with water either at room temperature or cool for one month will significantly increase the body's resistance and have a positive effect on the tonsil area. Contrasting foot baths, regular wiping of the body with water (preferably cool) and replacing the mohair scarf with a cashmere scarf will provide stimulation and exclude the treatment of colds.
With hardening procedures carried out regularly, the symptoms disappear faster or lose their intensity. The cure is carried out faster, the level of immunity increases significantly.
Rule four: nutrition
A balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals helps to maintain the health of the nasopharynx and the whole organism. The addition of vitamin complexes to the diet will provide protection in the cold season and prevent the need for treatment. The preventive meaning of the reason for applying this rule combines the ability to eat rationally and guarantees high resistance to all types of viral diseases.
Rule five: taking immunostimulating agents
Not only the onset of cold weather should be the reason for the use of drugs that stimulate the immune system: their intake provides the ability to maintain the body at any time of the year. However, they acquire particular importance with the onset of the off-season, when a decrease in air temperature and high humidity are affected, at the onset of epidemics of colds, with a breakdown and increased physical or mental stress. In adults, the need to maintain immunity is manifested in the initial manifestations of the disease, as well as in general rapid fatigue, constant drowsiness. The listed symptoms are also typical for colds.
The most effective immunostimulating drugs include IRS-19, Immunal, tinctures of ginseng and echinacea. They are sold in pharmacies without a prescription, the reasons for regular use are to increase resistance to various aggressive environmental influences, including unfavorable ecology, changing weather, and an increase in cases of colds viral diseases.
Rule six: mental health
To save your psyche from the destructive action of negativity means to support yourself from an active attack of viruses and pathogenic bacteria. After all, today everyone knows the information that many of our illnesses have their origin in stress, excessive feelings and negative emotions.Therefore, the reasons for avoiding constant depression, nervous overloads are to prevent the onset and subsequent treatment of many diseases (colds, viral and infectious).
Angina, being a serious catarrhal disease of viral origin, is dangerous both for adults and in childhood, therefore the absence of stress, a healthy psyche and a positive attitude will help to cope even if the symptoms of this disease begin to appear.
Additional preventive measures
Physical activity cannot be ignored either: in adults, their activities are often associated with a passive lifestyle, which negatively affects the general well-being and susceptibility to various diseases. Staying in the fresh air, a sufficient level of physical activity is an excellent opportunity not only to diversify your own daily routine, but also to maintain a high level of protective function.
The issue of prevention is also important when treatment of an already ill family member is carried out.
When a person with tonsillitis is found in a confined space, the rest need to use individual protective measures (masks), and also actively saturate their body with the necessary elements necessary to fight infection: these are vitamins and trace elements from food and pharmaceutical mineral complexes, immunomodulating agents and regular rinsing of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx with disinfectant solutions. The reasons for using additional preventive measures are the earliest possible neutralization of inflammatory processes, the prevention of possible complications.
Preventive measures in special cases
Separately, one should dwell on the prevention of angina in children and pregnant women. Children's age is an important moment in the formation of good health of any person, therefore, it is children who need to raise their immunity as much as possible in order to prevent treatment. All the recommendations and tips that were given in the article are suitable for use for both adults and children.
Symptoms of this condition require increased attention in childhood. However, since children do not always have a desire to follow the necessary recommendations, it is required to implement them in a playful or entertaining way. For example, rinsing the nasopharynx with saline solutions can be done with the parallel pronunciation of certain vowel sounds ("A", "O", "U"), which will not only rinse the tonsils and remove purulent plaque from them, but also carry out a light throat massage.
The reasons for using hardening procedures for children are susceptibility to such procedures in childhood, the ability to develop high immunity as quickly as possible. Hardening in childhood is carried out as carefully as possible: the gradual decrease in the temperature of the surrounding air or water, attention to the general well-being of the child will allow you to notice the symptoms of the disease in time and temporarily stop the hardening process.
Pregnant women, due to their particularly increased sensitivity to any external influences and the high load on all systems, require a particularly careful attitude towards themselves.
Symptoms in this condition may be more acute. The reasons for their infection are contact with sick people, a decrease in resistance to environmental influences, therefore the main requirement for prevention during pregnancy will be the exclusion of contact with sick people, avoidance of crowded places, especially during epidemics of viral diseases.
