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Grippoznaya tonsillitis is not a mandatory manifestation of influenza infection, but in some cases it develops against its background or manifests itself primarily, simulating banal pharyngitis or tonsillitis.
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Symptoms of influenza angina
In most cases, the general symptoms of infection first develop and, against their background, are the accentuated pharyngeal symptoms of influenza tonsillitis that are characterized by diffuse pronounced flushing of the mucous membrane, sensation of dryness and burn of the pharynx, nasal congestion, difficulty and soreness in swallowing. The face of the patient is hyperemic, covered with sweat, eyes shiny, lips dry, the patient is deeply asthenicized by a painful headache. Grippous angina lasts several days and passes mostly without complications, but the asthenic syndrome persists for several days or weeks, indicating that the influenza virus has a pronounced neurotrophy to the central nervous system.
Complications arise when the influenza infection suppresses the body's resistance and immunity to such an extent that the conditionally pathogenic microbiota, acquiring pathogenic properties, becomes the leading factor in the pathological process and causes cocci lesions of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, nasopharynx, ear, etc. Grozny complication of influenza is an infectious-toxic shock, as well as cerebral edema and lungs. There may be myocardial infarction and hemorrhage in the brain.
Treatment of influenza angina
Treatment of influenza angina is limited to copious drinking, rinsing the pharynx with antiseptic solutions, with bacterial superinfection - sulfonamides and antibiotics. However, there is a proven opinion that during influenza antibacterial drugs (sulfonamides and antibiotics) should not be prescribed for uncomplicated influenza, since they do not act on influenza viruses and do not prevent complications, in particular pneumonia. On the contrary, pneumonia and other complications that develop against the background of antibiotic therapy, are less treatable. It should also be borne in mind that bacteria are antagonists of viruses, and their inhibition by antibiotics contributes to a more vigorous development of the viral infection.
Anti-influenza treatment of influenza angina is carried out with the help of appropriate special methods used in an infectious hospital.
Prevention of influenza angina
Prevention of influenza tonsillitis is the observance of all anti-infectious measures used in infectious diseases (isolation of the patient, use of self-defense, disinfection of the room and items of care, active detection of foci of infection, etc. Specific prevention of influenza, especially actively used in recent years , is carried out by carrying out vaccination in the pre-epidemic period, as well as prescribing antiviral drugs for persons who have been in contact with patients (emergency profile Mass vaccinations are carried out on a territorial basis (city, region) with coverage of at least 70-80% of the population, which ensures collective immunity and prevents outbreaks of epidemics.
What is the prognosis of influenza angina?
Grippous tonsillitis has a favorable prognosis, however, with severe forms of influenza complicated by pneumonia, pulmonary and brain edema, intracranial complications, the disease, despite all efforts, often ends in the death of the patient.