Viral angina - symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

Viral angina most often occurs as a result of exposure to the enterovirus infection, namely the Coxsackie virus. This disease spreads by airborne droplets. It has a contagious character. Therefore, the spread is a sudden outbreak, rapidly embracing large groups of people. Viral angina is the greatest danger for preschool children, since they are most susceptible to it.

Symptoms of the disease

The incubation period is 2-14 days. As a result,
The time and place of infection. The risk of transmission of infection persists for 5-7 days after incubation. It is important to make a diagnosis in time and start treatment in order to avoid complications that may result from a viral sore throat. Symptoms of the disease are as follows:

• Increased body temperature;
• General weakness;
• Enlarged lymph nodes;
• The appearance of rashes on the mucous throat;
• Swelling of the throat ;
• Pain during swallowing;
• muscle pain;
• migraine;
• Pain in the abdomen, diarrhea, vomiting.

Diagnosis of the disease

Viral angina is diagnosed on the basis of the patient's complaints and the results of his examination. A doctor can be assigned a number of studies. For example, taking blood to analyze the level of leukocytes. In addition, it is possible to carry out a smear from the mouth to evaluate the bacterial flora of the patient. These procedures are performed in order to establish an accurate diagnosis and a clear definition of the nature of the infection. Based on their results, the treatment course will be adjusted, which will help to defeat the disease in the shortest possible time and avoid serious complications.

Treatment of the disease

Viral tonsillitis requires an integrated approach. The patient is prescribed anti-inflammatory drugs. In addition, it is necessary to use antiviral agents to suppress foci of infection. With fever, antipyretic drugs are used. From therapeutic procedures, a patient may be assigned ultraviolet irradiation. From painful sensations in a throat will help to get rid of drugs of aerosol action. To rinse your throat, you can apply propolis or marigold extract. It is also important to use a large amount of liquid - to drink tea, milk, jelly. Particularly worth to emphasize the useful qualities of jelly. It produces soft painkillers The covering effect is wrapped around the throat with a thin film. In food should eat more foods containing protein and vitamin C. From the diet should be excluded from cold dishes, spicy seasonings or sauces. For the period of illness it is desirable to give up alcohol and smoking. It is necessary to provide the patient with continuous care for 4-6 days, which lasts a viral sore throat. Treatment should take place in conditions of constant observance of bed rest. Thus the patient should be protected as much as possible from contacts with associates. Also, you need to provide him with some personal items, since angina is an infectious disease.