Respiratory disease progresses rapidly, affecting the upper and lower respiratory tract.
To prevent inflammation of the bronchi, diaphragm, lungs and trachea, it is advisable to start treatment at the first manifestations of ENT disease.
To relieve the symptoms of laryngitis, local preparations are used (sprays, rinsing solutions, lozenges for resorption), and antiviral or antimicrobial drugs are used to destroy the pathogenic flora.
How to recover quickly?
Inflammatory processes in the larynx can be caused by the development of an infection or allergy. The methods of treatment and, accordingly, the timing of recovery depend on the causes of the development of the disease. It is possible to stop the symptoms of allergic laryngitis by means of antihistamines and elimination of allergens (dust, vapors of household chemicals, animal hair). It is possible to eliminate inflammation in the larynx, spastic cough and respiratory failure within 2-3 days.
How quickly can infectious laryngitis be cured? Treatment of respiratory diseases of infectious origin is longer. It consists in eliminating not only pathological symptoms, but also pathogenic agents. As a rule, viruses are the causative agents of laryngitis. It takes an average of 7 to 10 days to suppress their development and destroy.
According to practical observations, bacterial forms of the disease take even longer to heal. This is due to the high pathogenicity of microbes and their ability to poison the body with the products of their vital activity. With the timely passage of drug therapy and the absence of serious complications, such as bronchitis and pneumonia, it is possible to completely eliminate the microbial flora in the larynx within 10 days.
General recommendations
The recovery period can be significantly shortened by observing voice rest, bed rest and a therapeutic diet. As practice shows, proper nutrition and rest are catalysts for regenerative processes in the body. For this reason, the treatment of laryngitis at home should be accompanied by the following simple rules:
- complete vocal rest for 3-4 days;
- semi-bed rest for a week;
- regular ventilation of the room;
- refusal to eat too hot and spicy food;
- plentiful alkaline drink (at least 1.5 liters per day);
- wet cleaning indoors 1-2 times a day.
In the course of treatment, you must completely stop smoking, since tobacco smoke irritates the mucous membranes of the respiratory system and provokes coughing attacks.
With laryngitis, patients have a spastic cough, which only injures the mucous membrane of the throat. Most often, attacks occur against the background of drying out of the laryngeal mucosa. To prevent "barking" cough, it is recommended to keep the humidity in the room at 55-57%. For these purposes, you can use special air humidifiers or wet towels that need to be hung in the room.
Drug therapy
It is almost impossible to quickly cure laryngitis without the use of drugs. Regardless of the causes of inflammation of the larynx, unpleasant symptoms can be stopped with the help of symptomatic medications - sprays, aerosols, lozenges for sucking, solutions for irrigating the throat, etc. But to destroy the infection itself, either antibiotics or antiviral agents will be used. To establish the true cause of the development of the disease, you need to be examined by a doctor and pass the appropriate tests.
How to treat laryngitis at home? Uncomplicated laryngitis is usually treated on an outpatient basis. For the speedy destruction of the pathogenic flora and restoration of the integrity of the laryngeal mucosa, the following medications are used:
| Types of drugs | Drug names | Features of drugs |
|---|---|---|
| antimicrobial (antibiotics) |
| destroy microbial flora (staphylococci, pneumococci, Pfeiffer's bacillus) |
| antivirus |
| suppress the activity of pathogenic viruses (adenoviruses, coronaviruses, parainfluenza virus) |
| antiallergic (antihistamines) |
| stop the manifestations of allergies - burning sensation in the larynx, swelling of the mucous membranes, spastic cough |
| antitussives |
| eliminate the manifestations of unproductive cough |
| expectorant |
| stimulate the discharge of mucus from the larynx and bronchi, convert dry cough into productive |
| antipyretic |
| eliminate the manifestations of fever, normalize body temperature |
| lozenges |
| relieve local manifestations - sore throat, rawness, tissue edema |
The above agents are used for acute inflammation of the larynx at the initial stages of the development of the disease. The simultaneous use of drugs of disinfecting, immunostimulating and wound healing action allows you to eliminate the main manifestations of laryngitis within 3-4 days.
Steam inhalation
Inhalation of vapors of alkaline solutions helps to speed up the regression of inflammation in the throat. But it is possible to resort to steam inhalation only in the absence of purulent inflammation and high temperature.
Otherwise, local heating of tissues will only contribute to the multiplication of bacteria and, accordingly, the spread of infection.
The beauty of inhalations is that, with their help, pairs of anti-inflammatory drugs quickly reach the lesions. Due to this, the process of restoring the mucous membrane and the patient's recovery is accelerated. In case of bacterial laryngitis, it is recommended to breathe over the vapors of mineral waters, as they normalize the pH level in the laryngeal mucosa and accelerate the redox processes in the tissues. Narzan, Essentuki-17 or Borjomi are used as alkaline solutions.
To enhance the therapeutic effect of medicinal solutions, 2-3 drops of the following essential oils can be added to water:
- bergamot - relieves spastic cough;
- rosemary - eliminates swelling of the laryngeal mucosa;
- lavender - soothes the throat and relieves irritation;
- thyme - eliminates inflammation in the mucous membranes;
- eucalyptus - stimulates the thinning of phlegm;
- lemon - disinfects the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract.
The water temperature during inhalation should not exceed 40 ° C, otherwise you can burn the mucous membrane and provoke complications.
It should be noted that home treatment should be carried out within 7-10 days. In this case, inhalations must be performed at least three times a day in order to achieve the necessary therapeutic results.
Gargling
Most often, inflammation of the vocal folds and larynx is preceded by the flu or cold.With the development of diseases, the viral flora is localized mainly in the throat, therefore, the treatment of laryngitis is not complete without rinsing. In the process of irrigating the throat with medicinal solutions, the vast majority of pathogens are washed out of the mucous membrane. Due to this, there is an increase in local immunity and the patient's recovery.
Among the most effective pharmaceutical agents with a disinfecting and wound healing effect are: Rivanol, Iodinol, Rotokan, Furacilin, Hexoral. In the absence of these rinses, you can use:
- soda solution: 1 tsp. soda in 250 ml of boiled warm water;
- cinnamon solution: 2 tsp chopped cinnamon in 300 ml of hot water (cool to 30 ° C before use);
- sage infusion: 1 tbsp. chopped herbs per 200 ml of boiling water;
- infusion of calamus root: 2 hours of raw materials per 250 ml of boiling water;
- chamomile broth: 2 tbsp. chopped medicinal chamomile for ½ liter of boiling water.
To cure a sore throat and larynx, gargle should be done at least 5 times a day during an exacerbation of inflammatory processes.
Warming compresses
In the absence of a high fever, warming compresses are used to relieve the symptoms of laryngitis. With their help, blood circulation in the organs affected by inflammation is normalized, as a result of which metabolic processes in the laryngeal mucosa are accelerated. Moreover, when the chest and throat are warmed up in the airways, the phlegm liquefies faster, making the cough productive.
Warming up procedures are contraindicated in case of fever, since an increase in body temperature by at least 1-2 ° C creates an additional burden on the heart.
Alcoholic and semi-alcoholic wet compresses have a pronounced warming effect. It is more advisable to use medical alcohol diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio as a solution for wetting gauze. To prevent burns on the skin, it is advisable to lubricate the chest with a fat cream or petroleum jelly. When applying a compress, the area of the heart must be left open to prevent excessive stress on the cardiovascular system.
Compressing rules:
- fold gauze in 6-8 layers and moisten in alcohol solution;
- put a wet bandage on your chest;
- cover the cheesecloth with plastic or wax paper;
- insulate the compress with a layer of cotton wool or a woolen scarf;
- after 3-4 hours, remove the compress and lubricate the skin with a warming ointment ("Doctor Mom", "Vishnevsky's ointment").
The parallel use of drugs, warming compresses, rinsing and inhalation allows you to quickly stop the manifestations of laryngitis and the development of pathogens in the respiratory system. With the timely use of folk and traditional medicine, it is possible to get rid of sore throat and obsessive cough within 5 days.
