Introduction There are a variety of possible reasons for throat pain. The fact whether the pain occurs especially when speaking or even without any strain or even at night often helps to diagnose the cause. Causes Laryngeal pain, which occurs particularly when speaking, is most frequently caused by laryngitis, which in its acute form is … Throat pain when speaking
Introduction Swelling of the mouth is relatively common. They usually originate from the oral mucosa and can be caused by numerous diseases. They are usually accompanied by severe pain, especially when chewing, or difficulty swallowing. The most common causes of painful swellings in the mouth are dental diseases, such as caries or dental root inflammation. … Swelling in the mouth
Symptoms Swelling in the mouth is often accompanied by toothache or pain when chewing, depending on the cause. Often a swollen cheek appears. This can be accompanied by difficulty swallowing. In the case of an allergic cause, there is often a rapid, severe swelling in the mouth after contact with the allergen, a furry feeling … Symptoms | Swelling in the mouth
Introduction Pain in the neck/throat area can have various causes. The most common diseases that can cause pain in the throat are explained in more detail below. The most common infections are colds, which children get sick about 13 times a year and adults 2-3 times. The colds are triggered by cold viruses that are … Pain in the throat
Acute tonsillitis The symptoms of tonsillitis are severe sore throat, difficulty swallowing and pain radiating to the ear. In addition, there is a high fever and a pronounced feeling of illness. Since an acute tonsillitis can lead to dangerous complications, the affected person should consult a doctor as soon as possible. This doctor must then … Acute tonsillitis | Pain in the throat
External stimuli Inflammation of the throat and pharynx can also be caused by overstraining the voice or by irritation of the respiratory tract, which can be triggered by smoking, dry air, dust or chemicals. Allergies If there is no other trigger for neck scratching or sore throat, it is conceivable that an allergy is present … External stimuli | Pain in the throat
Introduction For centuries people have been gargling with salt water when suffering from inflammation in the throat or colds. It makes the mucous membranes swell and relieves pain. Salt water is therefore healing, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. These effects of salt also often cause doctors and pharmacists to recommend salt water gargling to the patient. Anyone … Gurgle with salt water – that’s how it’s done!
Application: How do you gargle? When using salt water for gargling, please note that the salt must be completely dissolved in the water.To gargle, take a sip of the gargle solution in your mouth without swallowing it. Place the head in the neck and let the solution run down the upper part of the throat. … Application: How do you gargle? | Gurgle with salt water – that’s how it’s done!
Alternatives to salt water gargling There are several alternatives to gargling with salt water. For example, you can gargle with tea or just drink it. Sage tea is especially recommended. Certain ingredients of sage tea inhibit the growth of bacteria, have a disinfectant effect and can even have a soothing effect on the mucous membranes. … Alternatives to salt water gargling | Gurgle with salt water – that’s how it’s done!
Prevention Since the acute course of the inflammation in the throat is a viral and/or bacterial infectious disease, it can only be prevented to a limited extent. Above all, the observance of simple hygiene measures (for example, regular disinfection of the hands) plays a decisive role in this context. Chronic, inflammatory processes in this area, … Prevention | Inflammation in the throat
Inflammation in the throat is a disease characterized by the presence of inflammatory processes in the area of the pharyngeal mucosa. The inflammation in the throat is divided clinically into an acute and a chronic form. Both forms of pharyngitis have different causes and require different treatment. Especially in children, throat inflammation is one of … Inflammation in the throat
Symptoms The acute inflammation in the throat becomes noticeable in the affected patients at an early stage through the appearance of a scratchy feeling in the throat. As a rule, this scratching develops into a sore throat within a very short time, which can radiate into the ears. In addition, affected patients typically experience painful … Symptoms | Inflammation in the throat