Is a mild sore throat harmless? Remember how often you, having waved your hand at soreness when swallowing, perspiration or sensation of a foreign body in your throat, went to work, deciding that "it will pass by itself." Meanwhile, if nothing is done, a banal sore throat can be replaced by tonsillitis, inflammation tonsils, which is fraught with many complications, the most formidable of which are complications of the heart and vessels. Untreated tonsillitis threatens to turn into chronic, and then - goodbye, health.
In the presence of chronic tonsillitis, a large amount of pus accumulates in the lacunae of the tonsils, consisting of dead microbes, white blood cells - leukocytes and other cells. Pathogenic microbes multiply in the purulent contents of the lacunae. The waste products of microbes from the tonsils enter the bloodstream and lead to the development of intoxication, which is manifested by fatigue, pain in muscles and joints, headaches, increased temperature. The tonsils become a repository of infectious agents, from where they can spread throughout the body and cause inflammatory processes. This is how a vicious circle of disease is formed.
Chronic tonsillitis is dangerous complications associated with the spread of infection throughout the body. Most often, the heart becomes a target for toxins, as well as joints. And then a person becomes a regular patient of a rheumatologist and cardiologist. In addition, not only the heart can be affected, but also other organs - for example, the kidneys.
Improper treatment at the first symptoms of a cold, accompanied by a sore throat, can be a fatal mistake. Various powders with antipyretic and vasodilating action to eliminate congestion, used as first aid "so as not to get sick" will not help eliminate the main cause - infection.
But the remedies for throat infections must be chosen wisely: ordinary antiseptics in the form of lozenges do not work on viruses, and in most cases they are the causative agents of infection! Instead of destroying viruses, such drugs affect their own microflora of the mouth and throat, causing irreparable damage to it. Even one lozenge or lollipop "with the taste of honey and lemon" is not so harmless - after the first use, they can significantly reduce the local immunity of the mucous membrane, which in the future will lead to repeated inflammation of the throat, contributing to chronicity process.
Modern recommendations for the treatment of throat infections suggest using funds that are natural for the human body. components capable of eliminating infectious agents, both bacteria and viruses and fungi, while preserving the natural microflora oral cavity. There are not so many such funds in the pharmacy: as a rule, the choice is limited to one drug Lizobakt from the Bosnian company Bosnalek. Its main active ingredient is the enzyme lysozyme. It has properties similar to the human body's own lysozyme and is one of the most important components of local immunity. Lizobact replenishes the lysozyme deficiency, helps to eliminate the infection and increase the local immunity of the oral cavity. In this case, the beneficial microflora is not disturbed. Also in this preparation contains vitamin B6, which promotes the healing of the oral mucosa. Therefore, Lizobact can also be used to treat stomatitis - painful ulcers in the mouth, as well as gingivitis - inflammation of the gums. Due to the proven safety of the components, Lizobact can be used by pregnant and lactating women, as well as children from three years old. This is the best option that will stop the development of infection and prevent the process from becoming chronic.
Therefore, if you are thinking about how to keep your heart and blood vessels, joints and other organs healthy, take care of your throat first!
