Stream A and stream B are just right.
Many people have been "tricked" again.
It is different from the symptoms of the previous cold.
This time many people reflected.
Sore throat and swollen throat.
Like a throat "swallowing a blade".
January 31.
Escaped the new crown, did not escape this laryngitis
Rush to the hot search!
Many people have questions.
Is the "new virus attacking the throat" coming? ”
There are also people who say. Laryngitis is much worse than COVID."
My throat was swollen overnight, and at first I thought it was tonsil inflammation, and then I began to have a low-grade fever, and I had no strength all over my body, and my throat was so swollen that I couldn't even swallow water. On January 28, Wang Yuan (pseudonym), who works in Beijing, said that at first she thought she had the new crown or the flu, but all of them were "negative" when she checked out, and she began to take anti-inflammatory drugs as soon as her throat was swollen.
There are not a few netizens who are in a similar situation to Wang Yuan on social **, some netizens said, "I can't sleep for a week with coughing at night", "Every time I swallow it, it's like swallowing a blade", "Is this a virus that specifically attacks the throat?" The tonsils are suppurated, and the swallowing saliva hurts, and it's been 9 days. ”
Sudden onset of laryngitis.
What exactly is a virus?
On January 28, Hu Yang, deputy chief physician of the Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine of Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, said in an interview that sore throat is common in acute inflammation of the throat, such as acute tonsillitis, acute pharyngitis, acute laryngitis, etc., which can cause sore throat. This pain is mostly caused by bacterial infection or viral infection, and can also be caused by bacterial and viral mixed infection, which is clinically manifested as sore throat, foreign body sensation in the throat, accompanied by painful swallowing, etc., and sometimes accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever and fatigue.
Xie Jin, chief physician of the Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery of Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, said in an interview on January 23 that some acute pharyngitis is caused by viral infections, and different influenza viruses such as influenza A and influenza B may cause the same symptoms. It may also be common viruses, adenoviruses, etc., and ordinary viruses are sometimes not detectable by testing. Therefore, there will be people with sore throats, and they will go to the hospital to find out that they are not the current epidemic viruses such as influenza A, influenza B and mycoplasma pneumonia.
"Acute laryngitis is often acute at the beginning, with a dry, burning dry pain in the throat that is more pronounced when swallowing saliva than when eating, and this pain sometimes radiates to the ear, producing reflex pain. ”
These situations arise.
Be sure to get to the hospital in time!
Dr. Xie Jin reminded that if his throat was swollen and sore so badly that he couldn't swallow his meal, he spoke like he was holding a rice ball. Or if the systemic symptoms are more obvious, such as fever, headache, and aching limbs, you should go to the hospital for treatment. In addition, if the cough and phlegm are very severe, then not only the upper respiratory tract, but also the lower respiratory tract, bronchi, and lungs may also have problems.
Dr. Hu Yang reminded that not all fever and sore throat are caused by the new crown and flu, so there is no need to be too nervous. When the above symptoms appear, some spicy and cool drugs can generally be used, such as pharyngitis tablets, Lanqin oral liquid, etc. In addition, you should also drink plenty of water, try to eat lightly, and develop good eating and living habits. "If there is no significant remission within one to two weeks, and the condition tends to worsen, it is recommended to go to the hospital for further examination to avoid problems such as lung infection. ”
These 6 methods are effective in relieving sore throat.
Many patients with laryngitis have a more severe sore throat, and they can't stand the pain when swallowing a mouthful of saliva, is there any way to relieve it?
1. Oral painkillers.
Oral pain relievers are very effective in reducing the pain of acute laryngitis, with acetaminophen and ibuprofen being the most commonly used and safest pain relievers.
The drug usually works within 1 to 2 hours and relieves symptoms that may accompany a sore throat, such as fever or headache, in addition to relieving symptoms of sore throat.
However, there are a few things to pay attention to when using medication to relieve pain:
Be sure to follow the recommended dosage in the instructions. Even if you have multiple symptoms, do not increase the dosage by yourself, especially if the child is taking medication.
Avoid taking it with other cold medicines, especially combination cold medicines. Many combination cold medicines also contain acetaminophen or ibuprofen, which can easily lead to overdose;
For people with kidney dysfunction or liver dysfunction, use under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Eat something iced.
Very cold foods such as ice cubes, frozen popsicles, ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc., have a numbing effect and temporarily reduce or relieve swallowing pain.
If your throat hurts, try putting ice cubes or popsicles in your mouth to last longer. Be aware that intake of liquids or cold drinks at room temperature may not be effective, and be sure to eat foods that are iced.
3. Try to choose something warm to eat.
People with a sore throat are more likely to tolerate warm liquids and foods, such as warm water, tea, chicken broth, porridge, etc., than irritating foods and liquids at room temperature.
Be careful, it is warm, not scalded, as excessively hot food or liquid may burn our throat and exacerbate the pain.
4. Eat something to moisten your throat.
Honey and hard candies can also relieve sore throats to a certain extent, especially throat lozenges that contain mint.
At present, the common throat lozenges on the market usually contain mint, which has an anesthetic effect, and it feels cool after eating, which can make people forget the pain in their throat for a while.
However, be aware that this mint candy should be cautious in children under 6 years of age and may have a neurostatic effect.
5. Drink plenty of water.
Agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom recommend that people with sore throats drink plenty of fluids, which is beneficial for recovery.
Choose room temperature water, cold water, and warm water, as long as it avoids overheating.
6. Improve air humidity and avoid air pollution.
If the air is too dry and air pollution can exacerbate sore throats, you can use a humidifier to improve the humidity of the environment to help relieve the symptoms of sore throat.
It should be noted that when using a humidifier, try to choose purified water or boiled cold water, or choose a humidifier with sterilization function. After each use of the humidifier, clean it according to the instructions.
Also take care to stay away from secondhand smoke and avoid exposure to tobacco smoke to prevent smoke irritation and worsening sore throat.
*: WeChat***Youth Zhejiang" (ID: zhejiangtsw) is comprehensively compiled from Health Times, netizen comments, popular science China, etc.
Original title: "Rush to the hot search! Is the "new virus attacking the throat" coming? Doctor reminds