In the treatment of throat diseases, traditional methods are often used. One of the types of alternative medicine is the treatment of a sore throat with a vodka compress.
What is a compress
Compress is a multi-layer dressing used in the treatment of many diseases. Vodka compress belongs to the warming. Its essence lies in a moderate reflex effect on tissues and blood vessels. It is quite possible to make it at home.
When using compresses, it is necessary to adhere to some rules and take into account contraindications. When used correctly, a visible healing effect can be achieved. Combining traditional treatments with traditional medicine, it is easy to get rid of throat ailments in no time.
Important! Before deciding to use a compress for the treatment of throat diseases, a doctor's consultation is necessary.
The method of treating the throat by applying compresses allows you to influence the mechanism of development of the pathological process (pathogenesis of the disease). This activates the body's natural defenses. The inflammation diminishes and the painful sensations diminish.
Warming of body tissues in the throat area occurs reflexively. Vodka has a moderately irritating effect on the skin. There is an expansion of peripheral (superficial) small vessels, which leads to blood flow to the warmed neck region. The products of inflammation with the blood flow are gradually removed from the lesion site. Relief of tension and swelling of deeper tissues. This method is called pathogenetic therapy.
Its advantages:
- vodka compress acts on the skin less irritatingly than alcohol;
- does not require preliminary dilution;
- involves the use of a home product (homemade vodka).
It is permissible to treat throat diseases (tonsillitis) using the folk method, using a compress, only at the initial stage of the disease, at the first signs - perspiration, dryness, discomfort.
The action of the vodka compress:
- warming;
- pain reliever;
- reducing puffiness.
Manufacturing recommendations
How to make a compress at home, step-by-step instructions will tell you. It always consists of three layers: wet, insulating, fixing (insulating). It's easy to cook it yourself. To do this, you need to prepare all the necessary materials:
gauze (bandage) or other soft cotton cloth;- vodka (strength 38-40 °);
- wax paper or plastic wrap (food grade or otherwise);
- woolen cloth or cotton wool.
gauze (bandage) or other soft cotton cloth;Vodka compress on the throat - how to do it right? When preparing a compress, one rule must be taken into account: each subsequent layer of material that is applied should be 1-2 cm wider than the previous one. This avoids hypothermia of body parts when wet tissues are applied.
Important! It is necessary to apply a bandage on the lateral parts of the neck, avoiding heating of the anterior (central) region (localization of the thyroid gland).
Application
Vodka compress on the throat is applied 2-3 times for 5-6 hours. The maximum duration of use should not be more than 10-12 hours. It is necessary to take a break after removal for 2-3 hours to avoid skin irritation. It is advisable to change the compress in the morning and in the evening. After removing the bandage, you need to get wet (do not rub) the body with a soft towel and wrap your neck with a warm scarf.
During the change of the compress, the condition of the skin is monitored. If signs of a local reaction are noticeable in the form of irritation, redness, it is not used. To avoid overdrying the skin, it is lubricated with a nourishing fatty cream or oil (vegetable, olive).
The procedure for applying vodka compress:
The cloth (gauze, bandage in several additions) is moistened in a container with vodka. For comfort, you can slightly warm it up (the liquid is warm - about 40 ° C). Squeeze the moistened material and place on the side of the neck.- Apply a second layer of plastic wrap.
- Cover the first two layers with a ball of gauze (bandage) or cotton cloth. Wrap your neck with a woolen scarf or shawl from above.
The cloth (gauze, bandage in several additions) is moistened in a container with vodka. For comfort, you can slightly warm it up (the liquid is warm - about 40 ° C). Squeeze the moistened material and place on the side of the neck.The first layer should fit snugly against the skin. Otherwise, instead of the expected warming effect, the tissues will be cooled as a result of air being trapped between the dressing and the body. Also, the dressing will dry quickly and the warming effect will decrease.
Important! In cases of deterioration (increased pain, fever), it is necessary to stop using the compress and consult a medical specialist.
Contraindications
In addition to the harmlessness of this kind of therapy, such as throat treatment with compresses, there are still some contraindications.
Vodka compress is not applied:
Children under three years of age.- For diseases of the skin (dermatitis, eczema, erysipelas, pustular and fungal diseases, furunculosis, increased skin irritability).
- In diseases accompanied by a pyretic state (fever).
- If diagnosed with cancer and thyroid dysfunction.
- Patients suffering from hypertension or predisposed to it.
- In acute purulent inflammatory processes of the throat and ear.
Children under three years of age.It is possible to treat the throat during pregnancy with the folk method in the form of applying a warming bandage only after the recommendation of a specialist.
Important! The use of compresses in the treatment of a sore throat should be of an auxiliary nature and should be performed against the background of the main drug treatment.
