Tonsil lacunae washing
The development of inflammatory pathologies of the tonsils is often accompanied by the formation of purulent-caseous plugs in the recesses of the accumulations of lymphoid tissue. During the course of the disease, the curd deposits become denser, increase and begin to cause discomfort. Washing tonsil lacunae is the best way to conservatively remove jams.
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About the goals and features of therapy
The treatment procedure under consideration is aimed not only at cleansing the tonsils from accumulations of purulent formations. The goals of washing the gaps of palatine tonsils are also:
- stopping the development of colonies of infectious pathogens;
- relieving spasm of the vessels of the glands;
- reduction of the inflammatory process;
- elimination of pain;
- acceleration of recovery.
The washing of the recesses in the accumulations of lymphoid tissue is indicated not only for adults, but also for small patients. The method is recognized as a very effective means to suppress:
- Chronic pharyngitis. Plaque is removed using decoctions of herbs.
- Paratonsillar abscess. Glands are washed with antiseptics (Furacilin, Chlorhexidine).
- Sore throats (acute, chronic forms). For clarification, salt and soda solutions, the Rotokan preparation are involved.
Washing procedures are carried out both in medical clinics and at home. In the latter case, the patient should first consult a doctor. The specialist will help you choose a solution for rinsing, taking into account the individual condition of the patient and the course of the course of his illness, tell about the features of washing tonsil lacunae at home.
How to wash tonsils at home?
There are several ways to self-cleanse the recesses in the glands. These include:
- rinse;
- elimination of purulent plugs with cotton buds and discs;
- treatment with a syringe (without a needle);
- use of irrigator.
The main requirement before applying the above procedures is a visit to an ENT doctor who will instruct the patient about the nuances of the treatment. Incorrect therapy at home will lead to a deterioration in well-being, trauma to soft tissues, and acceleration of the spread of pathogens.
When planning to carry out any therapeutic manipulations, wash your hands thoroughly with soap!
Before treatment, it is recommended to watch a video about tonsil lavage:
Rinse
This type of cleaning is suitable for eliminating plaque formed in the initial stage of the disease. His technique is simple: it is enough to collect the medicinal solution in the mouth, and, throwing his head back, rinse the mucous membranes.
Herbal fees used for treatment should be warm; antiseptic agents - at room temperature.
Duration of flushing - at least 3 minutes. Frequency - at least 8 times a day.
Trying to rinse tonsil lacunae at home by rinsing is impractical: medicinal solutions affect only the outer part of the glands, while the plugs are located deep in the lymphoid tissue.
Washing tonsils at home using cotton pads, sticks
These washing methods consist of two stages:
- cotton pads / sticks are wetted with a disinfectant solution;
- problem areas are wiped with soft movements.
A cotton swab is quite convenient to eliminate loose deposits at home: to exit the plugs from the depressions of the tonsils, gently press the tonsils below the location of the purulent formation.
Syringe application
Before washing the tonsils at home by using a syringe, you need to prepare a solution of furatsilina (the principle of preparation of the disinfectant is discussed below). The throat is neatly irrigated from a medical instrument.
Rinse the gaps with a syringe in front of the mirror.
Swallowing liquid at the end of therapy is prohibited - it contains pathogens washed off the surface of the tonsils.
Rinsing the tonsils in this way is recommended from 5 times a day.
Irrigator
The apparatus used for treatment is called the "laryngeal" syringe. Its main difference from the usual medical instrument is an elongated curved tip. A detailed answer to the question of how to wash tonsils at home using an irrigator will be given only by a doctor. The treatment process can be briefly described as follows:
- The syringe is filled with medicinal substance.
- The nozzle is carefully introduced into the lacunae of the gland.
- The recesses are washed by pressing the piston of the device.
Cleaning is carried out from 1 time per day.
The disadvantages of using an irrigator include the risk of injury to the lacunae and the possible pushing of plugs deeper into its tissue.
Schemes for the preparation of antiseptic solutions
Self-made furatsilina, decoctions of medicinal preparations, saline and a number of other disinfectant fluids are allowed. The cooking methods are shown in the table below.
| Solution | Way | Proportions |
|---|---|---|
| Saline | Sea or table salt combines with warm water. | 1 teaspoon of substance per 200 ml of liquid |
| Furatsilinovy | The tablet of the drug is dissolved in boiled water; the solution is infused for half an hour. | 2 pills in a glass of water |
| Chlorophylliptic | The medicine is mixed with water. | 1 part preparation to 5 parts liquid |
| From propolis | Alcohol (water) tincture is diluted with water. | Alcohol: 1 tsp medical product in half a glass of liquid. Water: 1: 3 |
| From medicinal herbs | Treatment fees (oak bark, sage, chamomile, calendula) are poured with boiling water, infused for 30 minutes, filtered. | 1 tablespoon per 200 ml of boiling water. |
When using solutions for the treatment procedure, it is necessary to remember the main rule: with individual intolerance to the components of the product (it is often manifested by allergic reactions), disinfectant liquids are prohibited.
Washing tonsils in the clinic
Moscow clinics offer patients 2 highly effective options for hardware cleaning of the tonsils:
- vacuum using the Tonsilor device;
- deep flushing, combining hardware cleaning with phonophoresis and ultrasound.
Both methods help not only cure the acute stages of ENT diseases, but also get rid of chronic tonsillitis.
Tonsil Vacuum Flushing
A hardware method for cleansing the glands is a procedure that brings the patient discomfort. To reduce pain, an analgesic is used (more often the drug Lidocaine).
The duration of the manipulation is up to 10 minutes.
The procedure is as follows:
- the patient is asked to take a sitting position, tilt his head down, stick his tongue out;
- the special device with which the device is equipped is superimposed on the patient's lymphoid accumulations;
- with the help of vacuum purulent deposits are removed from the ducts.
The course of therapy usually includes up to 10 washes (in complex cases, treatment is extended for another 5 procedures). After recovery, in order to achieve a prolonged effect, experts recommend repeating the vacuum cleaning procedure after 12 months.
How is the treatment procedure, you can watch the video:
Contraindications to involvement in the treatment regimens of the method under consideration are: pregnancy, cancer, retinal detachment, atherosclerosis, pulmonary tuberculosis.
Ultrasound exposure
Excellent results in the treatment of tonsillitis are shown by deep cleansing of lymphoid accumulations. The liquefaction of purulent accumulations and the death of pathogens causes ultrasound (frequency - 26.5 kHz). The process is complemented by the introduction of drugs into lymphoid tissue (phonophoresis). Before the procedure, you should watch a video about the main stages of Tonsilor therapy:
Timely therapy of inflammatory diseases of the ENT organs significantly reduces the risk of pathologies. Completely get rid of problems will allow A complex approach - not only washing, but also taking drugs that stabilize the immune system, as well as hardening.
