When the throat becomes inflamed and it becomes painful to swallow, most immediately begin to stuff themselves with potent antibiotics, losing sight of local drugs. Pay attention to throat sprays - an indispensable remedy for emergency help. They quickly relieve inflammation, fighting at the local level with pathogenic microflora, and significantly facilitate the course of colds.
Those with regular inflammation of the palatine and pharyngeal tonsils always carry a throat spray on hand. And, by the way, they are doing the right thing. Some 30 years ago there was only one single spray called "Cameton". Today, the modern pharmacological industry is able to offer more than two dozen sprays, which are actively used in the complex treatment of angina.
Characteristic features of sprays
Throat sprays are sold in a wide range today. They are released in the form of aerosols, and their liquid substance is in a can under a certain pressure. Just one touch of a finger is enough and the medicine is sprayed directly onto the affected areas of the tonsils and an inflamed pharynx. Direct contact of the medicinal substance with the mucous membrane provides an instant healing effect.
Throat spray is also good because after application in the area of the tonsils, a fairly large amount of active substances is concentrated. From the oral cavity, they practically do not enter the so-called systemic circulation, but act precisely at the local level.
At the same time, throat sprays do not affect the work of internal organs in any way and have practically no side effects. For this reason, spraying down the throat is not only safe but also very effective. It is one of the best remedies for treating the clinical symptoms of tonsillitis.
What effect do throat sprays have on the surface of the mucous membrane? In fact, there are several of them:
- Antiseptic. For the most part, throat sprays do an excellent job of treating ailments caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Individual drugs produce a complex effect when the effect of one active substance is complemented by the work of another.
- Anti-inflammatory. Sore throat aerosols can not only slow down the growth of bacteria and viruses. They help to reduce the intensity of production of inflammatory mediators. Thus, it is possible to quickly cope with hyperemia, swelling and other accompanying signs of inflammation.
- Symptomatic. Throat spray quickly removes perspiration and discomfort. In other words, he is actively fighting the clinical symptoms of the disease. Immediately after irrigation of the mucous membrane, the sick person feels much better. This is especially true for all those who are used to suffering colds on their feet.
- Cleansing and moisturizing. A good throat spray not only heals but also improves oral hygiene. Take, for example, drugs that include herbal extracts or sea water. They maintain an optimal moisture balance of the mucous membrane, prevent it from drying out and reduce the intensity of irritation. In addition, throat sprays wash out pathogenic microflora well and remove it from the oral cavity.
A sore throat spray can be used for any inflammatory processes and infectious ailments in the upper respiratory tract. Moreover, such drugs are equally effective for the treatment of both acute and chronic forms of inflammation.
What about contraindications?
Therapeutic anesthetic spray (with an analgesic effect) can not be used by all patients. Like any medicine, sore throat aerosol also has contraindications.
According to doctors, such drugs should not be used in children under 3 years of age. At this age, the mucous membrane is too delicate. Just one irrigation is enough to induce laryngospasm (contraction of the larynx muscles and respiratory distress).
Sprays for sore throat are also prohibited for patients with obstructive pathological processes in the bronchi. In addition, attention should be paid to the patient's tolerance of certain substances in the spray. It is possible that some of them can cause a strong allergic reaction and further aggravate the clinical picture of the disease. Most often, allergy manifests itself as a response of the body to:
- antibiotic;
- novocaine;
- essential oil;
- propolis;
- sulfonamides and some other substances.
Even the best throat spray should be used very gently by pregnant women, as well as during lactation (breastfeeding). And although such a pshikalka looks safe, it should only be used under the guidance of the attending physician or after consultation with him. Most aerosols for expectant mothers are allowed, but not in the first trimester of pregnancy. If the throat is very sore from the outside and you can't do without a spray, girls should take a short pause during the feeding period.
For sore throat, local preparations in the form of aerosols are prohibited for patients with atrophic pharyngitis. The fact is that most of these drugs contain alcohol and some other components that actively dry the mucous membrane. And this in this case can not be allowed. Alcohol-free propolis sprays work best for throat irrigation.
As for the side effects, they can always be found in the instructions for a specific aerosol. The only thing to note is that even the most effective and safe spray (anesthetic, antiseptic, etc.) should always be used in moderation.
As a rule, the course of admission is limited to 7 days. Exceeding the limit is fraught with the development of resistance of pathogenic microflora to active medicinal substances.
Using the spray correctly
For an effective throat spray to really turn out to be such, you need to know a few nuances. First of all, it should be said that before irrigation, you need to rinse your throat with warm water. This will get rid of mucus or pus and thus clear up the inflamed area. Before spraying your throat, press the spray a couple of times so that the drug enters the nozzle of the spray can.
Next, carefully insert the nozzle into your mouth and press the spray bottle twice. If the sore throat is on the right, we direct the stream to the right and, accordingly, vice versa. In this case, it is best to hold your breath for a few seconds so that the aerosol does not enter the respiratory tract. Then try not to swallow for about 3 minutes, so as not to wash off the active substance of the drug with saliva. For this reason, it is also necessary to refuse food for at least half an hour.
Remember, only one spray should be used during one rehabilitation phase. You cannot alternate them. Otherwise, the treatment will be ineffective, and the intensity of the symptoms in the form of throat pains will not decrease. But there are exceptions to every rule. The simultaneous use of aerosols is still allowed when it comes to herbal preparations.
Today, choosing and buying a suitable throat spray will not be difficult. On the shelves of pharmacies, you can see antibacterial aerosols, drugs that have anesthetic or analgesic effect.
In addition, in a wide range of prices, funds are presented that are able to quickly anesthetize the focus of inflammation. What's the best spray for sore throat? We'll talk about this below.
We select an aerosol
When choosing such a remedy, one should be guided not by its cost and certainly not by popularity in the market, but primarily by the causes and clinical symptoms of the disease. Only then will the spray into the throat be as effective and efficient as possible. Better yet, make an appointment with an otolaryngologist. He will examine the patient and be able to choose the best spray.
Remember, a good spray doesn't necessarily cost a lot of money. There is no single rule for the selection of aerosols. However, consider the following helpful tips to help you find the most suitable spray medicine.
When a pathological inflammatory process is caused by a bacterial microflora, give preference to drugs that include antibiotics, antiseptics, sulfonamides. If there is no effect after 3 times of use, discontinue use. This means that the pathogenic microflora is insensitive to the active substance available.
In the event that the inflammation has a viral genesis (origin), buy aerosols with anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effects.
With chronic ailments of the larynx and pharynx, medications cope well with the following action:
- enveloping;
- softening;
- moisturizing;
- pain relievers.
Most often, the following drugs are used to reduce the intensity of inflammatory processes in the throat:
"Geksoral" is an indispensable tool that will help you quickly cope with pathogenic and bacterial pathogens. As a rule, it is used to treat stomatitis, gingivitis and various dental injuries, and helps to overcome the right or left tonsillitis. Relieves swelling of the mucous membrane, eliminates sore throat and severe coughing attacks. The active substance of such a drug acts directly on the site of application and is not absorbed into the blood. Therefore, "Geksoral" does not have strong side effects.- If your throat hurts very much and brings a lot of discomfort, try Aqualor - an irreplaceable remedy for sinusitis, adenoids, runny nose and sore throat. In addition, it works well for the prevention of flu and colds. This aerosol contains sea water. "Aqualor" under strong pressure washes away pathogenic microflora, eliminates purulent plaque, has anesthetic and antiseptic effects. It moisturizes the mucous membrane well and can be used to treat chronic inflammation.
- Everyone who at least once had colds in childhood knows about Lugol. Today, such a medicine is produced not only in the form of a solution for treating the throat, but also in the form of an aerosol. It heals mucous membranes well, slows down the growth of bacteria and quickly relieves swelling. This top spray is inexpensive and has proven to be highly effective for decades.
- What throat spray is well known to our parents? Of course, this is Kameton. Despite its "advanced age", it is not inferior in quality to modern aerosols. It quickly relieves pain, has a disinfecting and enveloping effect. Promotes increased blood flow in the affected area and stimulates the receptors of the mucous membrane.
- "Orasept" is another good local preparation for eliminating the inflammatory process with an active substance - phenol. Phenol disinfects the affected surface, and glycerin helps to relieve puffiness and hyperemia. It can be used to treat young children from three years of age. Most often it is prescribed for the treatment of gingivitis, stomatitis and other bacterial diseases of the oral cavity.
"Geksoral" is an indispensable tool that will help you quickly cope with pathogenic and bacterial pathogens. As a rule, it is used to treat stomatitis, gingivitis and various dental injuries, and helps to overcome the right or left tonsillitis. Relieves swelling of the mucous membrane, eliminates sore throat and severe coughing attacks. The active substance of such a drug acts directly on the site of application and is not absorbed into the blood. Therefore, "Geksoral" does not have strong side effects.Aerosols for children
As noted above, aerosols cannot be used to treat children under three years of age due to the increased sensitivity of the mucous membrane. Some pediatricians insist on increasing the age limit to 5 years. Be that as it may, and from this age, sprays can be used by children, but very carefully and only after consultation with the attending physician. In most cases, aerosols are prescribed as adjuncts along with antibiotics.
It is the doctor who should select the optimal spray, because sore throat can be symptoms of various diseases. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the individual characteristics of the child, as well as pay attention to the condition of the tonsils.
As a rule, the following aerosols are prescribed for young children: Ingalipt, Miramistin, Cameton, Hexoral and some others.
Remember, aerosol is not a panacea for all ills. This is not an independent remedy and it will not be able to completely cure a sore throat or any other inflammatory process in the oral cavity. What can we say about the treatment of inflammatory diseases, in which extensive purulent foci are formed. In this case, we are talking about a useful addition to an existing comprehensive rehabilitation course.
If the child is very young and has not yet learned how to hold his breath for a long time, there is no need to direct the stream directly. It is best to spray the medication on the inside of your cheek. This is the best option. Thus, the active substance of the aerosol will mix with saliva and freely enter the affected area of the mucous membrane.
And of course, don't forget about prevention. Always dress for the season, and avoid hypothermia. Give up bad habits and lead an active lifestyle. Eat only natural and vitamin-rich foods. And then you don't need any sprays to treat your throat.
