How many days does pharyngitis last: how long does it take to treat the disease in adults

Pharyngitis is a throat disease in the form of inflammation of the mucous membrane.

Under normal conditions, the mucous membrane has immune protection, but under the influence of negative factors it decreases and an inflammatory process begins, usually provoked by pathogenic microorganisms (in some cases the non-infectious nature of the disease can be observed).

Treatment methods for pharyngitis in adults and the choice of drugs will directly depend on the cause of the disease. Usually those suffering from constant sore throat, burning and dryness - those who have chronic pharyngitis - know the reasons for its exacerbation. Pathogenic bacteria multiply from hypothermia, consumption of cold or hot food, and a general decrease in immunity.

Causes of pharyngitis

Normally, a person breathes through the nose. The human nose is designed in such a way as to prepare the inhaled air for its further movement inside the body. The nasal passages have sufficient volume so that the inhaled air continues to flow with some delay; this allows it to warm up and moisturize - due to interaction with the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity. In the nose, the air is also cleared of dust, particles of which linger on the mucous membrane and the eyelashes growing on it.

Mouth breathing is a backup option built into our body in case breathing through the nose is impossible. At the same time, unprepared air enters the throat, preserving the properties of the external environment. It may be cold, dry, contain dust, infectious agents, etc.

Therefore, the main factor contributing to the development of pharyngitis is impaired nasal breathing . If a person has a stuffy nose (and this can happen for many reasons, for example, due to the growth of adenoids, nasal polyps, a runny nose), then he is forced to breathe through his mouth. In this case, the mucous membrane of the oropharynx, exposed to direct exposure to atmospheric air, quickly dries out, easily becomes hypothermic and can be infected with pathogenic microorganisms that are always present in the air.

Quite often, pharyngitis occurs against the background of a runny nose caused by a viral infection (ARVI). This happens because the mucus that flows down the nasopharynx during a runny nose contains a virus, the causative agent of the disease, and contributes to the expansion of the source of inflammation.

But mouth breathing alone is not enough to cause pharyngitis. Much depends on the general condition of the body. If the body is weakened as a result of previous illnesses, overwork, lack of vitamins, or poor nutrition, it becomes more vulnerable to infection.

Also factors contributing to the development of pharyngitis are smoking and alcohol abuse, vitamin deficiency, diabetes mellitus, unfavorable environmental conditions (prolonged exposure to dust, hot and dry air, smoke, chemical fumes, etc.).

The most common pharyngitis is of viral origin, more rarely - bacterial, fungal, allergic and traumatic pharyngitis.

Forms of pharyngitis

There are acute and chronic pharyngitis.

For acute pharyngitis

The following symptoms are typical:

• dryness and sore throat;
• pain when swallowing, especially when swallowing saliva (the so-called “empty swallow”);
• Sometimes a rise in temperature to 37.5-38°C and general weakness are observed.

Chronic pharyngitis

usually occurs at normal temperatures. Quite often a dry cough is observed, and there is a constant desire to cough and “clear” the throat. The patient has to swallow mucus all the time, which causes pain. As a result, irritability increases, attention and performance decreases, and sleep is disturbed.

Comments (38)

• Zoya

  12/20/2016 at 09:18 pm |
  When my throat hurts, for example, I am ready to be treated with everything at once. But I found an effective remedy for myself: Isla-Mint lozenges. They relieve inflammation in the throat. Moisturize the mucous membrane and restore a hoarse voice.

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• Veronica

  01/06/2017 at 10:36 |

  I usually start treating pharyngitis by rinsing with chamomile decoction. But recently the pharmacy recommended Trachisan lozenges to me. I liked the effect of them, the sore throat went away quickly, and they freshen my breath perfectly.

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• Anna

  02/06/2017 at 14:03 |

  Yes, I, too, was treated with Isla-Mint lozenges for pharyngitis. They removed irritation in the throat and burning sensation. I was satisfied with the treatment.

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• Masha

  03/07/2017 at 11:46 |

  It’s good that I work from home, I can rest normally when I’m sick. Recently, for pharyngitis, I literally gargled every two hours, and then dissolved a Trachisan tablet. The sore throat went away quickly.

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• Svetlana

  04/11/2017 at 21:11 |

  Unfortunately, I don’t have time to gargle, I don’t have enough time. But the pharmacy advised me to take Trachisan. I bought it and the result surprised me. They quickly relieved the pain, the inflammation went away. The throat returned to normal within a few days.

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• Natasha

  08.11.2017 at 21:01 |

  At the slightest sign of pharyngitis, such as dryness and sore throat, I immediately begin to dissolve Isla-Mint. The lozenges act quite quickly. They also help moisturize the throat and relieve discomfort.

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• Irina L

  02/10/2018 at 15:35 |

  And I can very quickly relieve inflammation and pain by sucking Grammedin Neo tablets with an anesthetic, they also contain an antibiotic and an antiseptic. And no cumbersome treatments, multiple medications are unnecessary. You just dissolve the tablet, it tastes good, and the pain quickly relieves, the inflammation goes away in a few days.

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• Mayan

  02/20/2018 at 12:11 |

  I don't like gargling. But tablets or lozenges are a normal issue, you need to look for something at the pharmacy.

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  Natalie

  03/23/2018 at 03:14 |

  Maya, then I advise you to take a closer look at Grammidin, they mentioned him above. I also like these tablets, mint). The throat softens quite well, and the pain goes away.

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