Fungus in the throat( candidiasis): causes, treatment
Many people in the throat can develop an infectious disease, the cause of which is the fungus. In our body, many such microorganisms, but with strong immunity, they are under control and can not manifest their pathogenic properties. As soon as the defenses of the body weaken, they begin to actively multiply, causing various diseases. Fungus of the larynx mucosa is a chronic inflammatory process caused by Candida fungus. What is this disease and how does it proceed? Let's try to understand this.
Causes of fungus development in the throat
Candida fungus occurs in 90% of all cases of fungal involvement of the laryngeal mucosa. If favorable conditions are created for him, he proceeds to intensified reproduction, affecting the mucous membranes. Almost always, at the same time, immunity decreases, microflora in the throat causes an imbalance or dysbacteriosis of the intestine.
Candidiasis of the throat is caused by the following factors:
- blood disease, gastrointestinal tract, diabetes mellitus;
- incorrect or prolonged use of medicines, mainly antibiotics;
- lack of vitamins in the body;
- supercooling.
In any case, the defeat of the throat fungus is due to reduced immunity. Most often, children and women fall ill, in whom a decrease in the protective forces of the body is observed in connection with the change in the hormonal background and growth of the body.
Symptoms of a fungus in the throat of
If a fungus appears in the throat, its symptoms can be very diverse. Regardless of the type of microorganism that caused the disease, general symptoms are distinguished. It is a sore throat, its redness, puffiness. On the tonsils, tongue, back of the pharynx, mycotic foci are formed, resembling a curdled white, yellowish or grayish coating. The mucous membrane in tonsils is damaged and covered with cracks. If the fungus contributed to the development of pharyngitis or angina, then there is weakness and the body temperature rises.
Thus, if the fungus develops in the throat, its symptoms may be as follows:
- itching and choking in the throat;
- plaque on the pharyngeal mucosa;
- pain when swallowing;
- vesicles and cracks in the mucous membranes;
- fever, weakness.
Diagnosis of the fungus in the throat
Candidiasis in the throat is suspected by an otolaryngologist or pediatrician, based on patient complaints and on the history data. The main way to diagnose a disease is to take a swab of the smear from the oropharynx of the patient. As a result, a Candida fungus is usually found. The patient must also take a blood and urine test.
Probability of complications of
If the fungus in the throat is ignored and not treated, the mucous membrane of the pharynx will begin to deteriorate. On its surface, ulcers may appear, and if bacteria enter them, then a secondary inflammation will occur, abscesses and even abscesses will begin to form.
Fungus can spread to other parts of the respiratory tract. If the patient is very much reduced immunity, the candidiasis of the throat is able to pass into a generalized infection, the course of which resembles sepsis. If this complication is not treated in hospital conditions, the likelihood of a fatal outcome is high.
How to cure a fungus?
Treatment of the fungus in the throat begins after the doctor receives the results of all tests. Then he selects the necessary drugs, prescribes the dosage and the course of treatment. The result will be more effective in complex therapy, when local remedies are combined with drugs taken orally.
If the diagnosis is "fungus in the throat", then treatment should be to suppress its growth and development. Antimycotic agents are good at this. In more severe cases, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics that are more effective against certain types of fungi. In addition, they help the body in the fight against bacterial infection, which can join and contribute to the occurrence of complications such as pericarditis, pyelonephritis, arthritis.
When candidiasis of the throat, antifungal preparations are necessarily prescribed, which are in the form of creams, solutions, ointments and tablets.
In the process of treatment, it is necessary to try to restore the intestinal microflora and improve immunity. This is very important for health, because in this case pathogenic microorganisms will not develop.
Use of antimycotic drugs
In case of a fungal infection of the throat, the fungus should be treated with the means to eliminate this particular microorganism. The most effective drugs are:
- "Levorin";
- Hepilor;
- "Fluconazole".
The doctor, focusing on the severity of the symptoms, may prescribe only a local treatment or a comprehensive one."Fluconazole" easily penetrates into the blood, spreads throughout the body and has a pronounced therapeutic effect. The drug is also convenient because they take it once a day.
If there is no result or the bacterial infection has suddenly joined, antibiotics are prescribed, the choice of which is simply huge and many of them have antifungal effect. To recover as soon as possible, it is recommended to take vitamins, especially group B, which increase immunity.
Folk methods of treatment
Fungus in the throat is treated not only by medicines, but also folk remedies. They are absolutely safe and contribute to a speedy recovery of the patient. Usually use herbs such as celandine, calendula, golden mustache, chamomile, string and St. John's Wort. A good effect has an infusion of oak bark, sea buckthorn oil and sea salt solution. You can also rinse the throat with calanchoe or cranberry juice.
The effectiveness of this method of treatment depends on the complexity of the disease and the regularity of its use. Most often the patient is cured completely without the occurrence of any complications.
Diet with throat fungus
Compliance with a special diet during treatment is necessary for a speedy recovery. It is recommended to eat lean meat, buckwheat, vegetables, fish, eggs. Fruits can be eaten in small quantities. From vegetables it is necessary to give preference to the Bulgarian pepper, cucumbers, onions, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, greens.
It is undesirable for candida of the throat to eat sauerkraut, wheat, barley, dairy products, pickles, rice, rye. Also, dishes with vinegar and yeast, sweet food and alcohol are forbidden.
If these recommendations are observed, a recurrence of the disease can be avoided, and a fungus in the throat will never arise again.
Conclusion
With timely treatment of the fungus in the throat, you can be sure that the infection will not spread through the body, and therefore, there will be no various complications. It is necessary to lead an active lifestyle, maintain immunity and then, even when in contact with a sick person, one should not be afraid to catch a fungus.