In order to learn how to quickly cure a throat with a cold, it is superficially to tell about the structure of the throat and nose in order to have the slightest idea of possible occurring processes in the body with certain emerging diseases.
Throat - in the field of anatomy this is the part of the neck that is in front of the spine. Through it, that is, the throat, there are many vital vessels (veins, arteries, lymph nodes) as well as nerves, trachea, bronchi, larynx, esophagus, pharyngeal muscles. The pharynx has the form of a tube, at the top it is attached to the base of the skull, where it passes through the choana into the nasal cavity. Down at the level of 6-8 cervical vertebrae passes into the esophagus (behind) and into the trachea. The purpose of the pharynx is to hold air and food. It is located behind the nasal cavity, oral cavity and larynx.
I think it's worth considering the diseases that occur most often, as well as their treatment and prevention. These are diseases such as pharyngitis, laryngitis, gingivitis, tonsillitis, and, of course, influenza and rhinitis. It is with a brief description of the symptoms of the disease of treatment and prevention that we begin to learn how to quickly cure a cold throat and get rid of a nasty rhinitis. Pharyngitis is an inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa. Distinguish between acute and chronic. Acute pharyngitis often occurs with a cold or some kind of irritating factors, such as cold, hot or hot food. It begins with dryness in the throat, slight soreness and coughing. With a simple swallowing, the saliva becomes more unpleasant than eating, sometimes the pain radiates into the ear. The temperature is usually not high. If you are worried about these symptoms, then it's best to see a doctor. But how come if you are somewhere away from hospitals. You can easily escape by such methods as rinsing your throat with a solution of a teaspoon of soda, a teaspoon of salt and a few drops of iodine on a glass of water. Or, for example, a solution of a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water. Of course, with this treatment, we do not expect a 100% effect, so if you get worse, consult a doctor.
Laryngitis - inflammation of the larynx, as a rule, this disease is associated with colds. Unfortunately, this disease is more susceptible to children, since laryngitis is accompanied by measles, pertussis, scarlet fever. Also, a so-called false croup is diagnosed in children (stenosing laryngotracheitis). Since the size of the larynx is smaller in children, there is a possibility of narrowing the glottis, which can lead to the stopping of breathing, which without emergency medical care can lead to the death of the child. I will try to briefly describe the symptoms, so that parents do not lose their balance in this situation and know how to differentiate such diseases in order to consult a doctor in a timely manner. Of course, as with any infectious process, the temperature rises. Here the indicators can be from 37.1 to 37.4.
Pain in swallowing is more common. Do not confuse this symptom with the symptom that is present in angina. With laryngitis, the voice becomes hoarse or, as they say, barking. There is a feeling of dryness, often a swelling in the throat or a feeling of scratching your throat. At the onset of the disease, cough is dry, but later it can be with expectoration of phlegm, often the voice becomes hoarse or rough, and may even be silent (aphonia). The course of the disease with properly prescribed treatment by a doctor is usually from 7 to 10 days. In general, with the symptoms listed above, it is already worthwhile to see a doctor for proper treatment. All that, I can tell the patient, it is not recommended to talk much to restore the voice within 5-7 days. It is also necessary to exclude from the diet of food spicy dishes and seasonings. Useful warm sepation, warm inhalation, gargling, warm bandage on the neck for warming.
Gingivitis - if you speak quickly and without superfluous words, then this is an inflammation of the gums. It is characterized by pronounced redness of the gums, their soreness and bleeding. Typically, this disease occurs due to non-compliance with oral hygiene. Treatment can be from professional cleaning of the mouth to surgical intervention.
Acute tonsillitis (angina) is nothing but an inflammation of the accumulation of lymphoid tissue, most often these are palatine tonsils. Increased temperature, painful swallowing, coughing and swollen throat is already a huge reason to contact your doctor. How can you easily diagnose yourself or at least try? On palatine tonsils there will be an accumulation of pus or, we can say, a purulent film, which is easily removed, for example, with the help of a cotton swab. This and pain when swallowing is already a huge suspicion of sore throat. Well, I can advise you personally. To exclude from the diet food too hot and cold, spicy food, very salty or sweet. This will be your first step to recovery. Warming up the throat, for example with a scarf, will also help slightly. If possible, you can try to remove the "purulent coating" with a cotton swab. Rinse the throat with a solution of hot iodine and soda water. Well, it would not be bad to keep your feet warm, for example, to sleep in your socks. Well, as they say in the people has chilled feet - the throat hurts.
Rhinitis, it's a common cold, it's a process of inflammation of the nasal mucosa. I do not think that it's worth paying much attention to the common cold, as everyone knows him and lives his whole life, and everyone fights his own way: someone smears garlic in his nose, the other can not fall asleep without drops in his nose. Personally, I am well helped by antiviral drugs. Headache, nasal congestion, weakness, let's say, it itches in the nose, there is a probability of it, and more, that it rhinitis. It is easier, of course, to treat it at an initial stage. And how to determine it, you already know from the symptoms I listed.
Flu. During their lives, not a few "flu" have already seen: both pork, chicken, and a lot of modifications that we were intimidated. I'll tell you about the one we see with you every winter. Flu or ARVI, as we often hear it, an infection of the respiratory tract.
The symptomatology of this disease is not specific, so especially without a blood test or a swab from the throat, you can not say for sure that you have the flu, but not any other ARVI. Usually the disease develops within two days. The severity of the disease can be either mild or severe. As a rule, the onset of the disease is acute, that is accompanied by high fever, fatigue, headache, muscle pain. All I want to say to you, so remember - the flu is not treated with antibiotics, because bacterial diseases are treated with antibiotics, and the flu is viral. If you treat yourself, it will help antipyretic, expectorant, antitussive, and of course vitamin C in huge doses. When treating you need rest and a good sleep.
This article is written in a review style, and in no case encourages self-treatment. If you are not confident in your abilities and doubt, then give treatment to those people who spent half their lives in training for this.