How to remove mucus in the throat

Causes of mucus in the throat a few: inflammation of the sinuses (sinusit), walls of the pharynx (pharyngitis) or inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoids). If the adenoiditis occurs mainly in children, other diseases can appear at any age. Be treated by using medicines and methods of folk medicine.

You will need

- antibiotics;
- probiotics;
- antiseptic;
- nose drops.

Instruction

Take antibiotics, they will eliminate the cause of inflammation is bacteria. It is preferable to choose antimikrobnuu penicillin drugs, are protected from the destructive action of bacterial enzymes: "Amoxiclav", "Augmentin", "Amoklan Hexane" 1 tablet (375 g) 3 times a day regardless of the meal. A course of antibiotic treatment continue for at least 7 days. After its completion, for the prevention of dysbiosis within 1-2 weeks, take probiotics ("Linex", "Bifidumbacterin", etc.).

Gargle with antiseptic solutions: 0.005% solution furatsilina, light pink solution of potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate), a solution of sea salt, baking soda. For these purposes can also be used decoctions of herbs: chamomile, calendula flowers, oak bark, the herb sage. To prepare the broth 4 tbsp raw materials pour 1.5 liters of boiling water, heat on a slow fire for 5 minutes and then strain. Gargle ½ Cup of warm solution every 3 hours.

Exclude from the diet of spicy, hot, overly cold food, carbonated beverages. Eat warm. Try to drink more fluids.

Refrain from Smoking and alcohol at least for the period of the disease. Nicotine and alcohol will further irritate the mucous membranes of the naso-and oropharynx, exacerbating your condition.

Determine the cause of mucus in the throat. If you are concerned about a runny nose, purulent nasal discharge, headaches, discomfort in the region of localization of the sinuses (above the eyes near the nose), it's likely you have tonsillitis. Sore, pain on swallowing and redness of the posterior pharyngeal wall testify of pharyngitis. Difficulty in nasal breathing, nasal voice, the child will point to the expansion of the adenoids.

If you have sinusitis, in addition to the treatment described above, bury the nose drops sosudosuzhivayuschee: "Naphazoline",".", "ksimelin", etc. In case of pharyngitis complementary therapies you do not need. If the cause of mucus in the throat is the inflammation of the pharyngeal tonsils (adenoiditis), after a course of antibiotics, refer to ENT doctor to decide on surgical removal of the adenoids.

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