Throat diseases require complex treatment. If you feel unwell, it is better to see a doctor and use traditional medicines. In addition to the main measures, you can make a compress on the throat. This distracting procedure is available to everyone and speeds up recovery.
Symptoms of diseases of the larynx
How does acute tonsillitis manifest?
With inflammation of the tonsils, a person feels a sharp pain in the throat, his ability to swallow is impaired. Tonsils (paired immune organ) with tonsillitis look reddened, swelling. The disease also affects the lymph nodes located near the throat.
Signs of laryngitis
With laryngitis, that is, an inflammatory process in the larynx, the patient experiences tolerable pains inside the throat, his voice becomes hoarse or rough, a characteristic dry cough worries. There is a perspiration in the throat, it dries up in the nasal passages. Fever and headache are not excluded.
What are the symptoms of pharyngitis?
With pharyngitis, when the mucous membrane of the pharynx becomes inflamed, the patient complains of a sore throat. The back wall of the pharynx becomes patchy and reddens. At the time of swallowing, a sore throat is felt, there is an irritating persistent cough.
The mechanism of action of compresses
Throat compress indications
- chronic respiratory diseases in remission;
- laryngitis (at moments of decline in symptoms);
- acute pharyngitis;
- angina without complications;
- loss of voice (hoarse voice);
- difficulty speaking after overloading the vocal cords;
- chronic lymphadenitis (occurs in adults and children as a complication of frequent throat problems).
As you can see, compresses cover several diseases of the larynx. In order to choose the right treatment, the doctor must make a diagnosis.
The effectiveness of throat treatment with compresses
Dry and wet compresses that warm the throat deeply often give good results due to the reflex local heat effect. After the procedures, more blood flows to the sore spot, metabolism accelerates, microcirculation improves, pain sensations decrease slightly.
Significantly, the compress therapy is an excellent system of distraction. A person implements simple folk recipes and at the same time gains confidence in his speedy recovery, tunes in to improve his condition.
Compresses have a particularly good effect on the throat with lymphadenitis: it is believed that a person gets an anti-inflammatory and resorbing effect from these procedures. As a result, puffiness is removed, the tissues begin to function correctly.
It has also been noted that with the correct application of compresses, coughing is relieved. Expectoration and general condition are improved. When coughing, you also need to use not only folk remedies, but also pharmaceutical medicines to improve sputum output.
Cold and hot compresses for the throat
As we know, there are not only hot but also cold lotions. Often, an acute sore throat that occurs with acute tonsillitis, flu, acute respiratory disease disappears faster just after applying cold dressings. Such compresses are not harmful, but rather useful, as they activate the natural defense mechanism and improve immunity.
In the case of a cold compress, the blood is drained from the treatment area, the vessels are narrowed, the tissues are cooled. These processes have a positive effect on the whole body, reduce pain impulses in the throat, as the nerve endings temporarily become a little less susceptible.
Vodka and other warming compresses cause vasodilation close to the skin surface. Deeper vessels can also be reflexively dilated. This effect accelerates the movement of capillary blood, saturates tissues with fresh oxygen, and helps to easily remove toxins. As a result, the swelling subsides, the pain decreases, and the inflammatory process subsides.
The main beneficial property of compresses is that by improving blood circulation in a specific area, the human body finds the potential to recover faster. The body staunchly resists the disease. Considering the above, we can conclude that the application of alcohol, semi-alcohol and other compresses should be done to maintain the body's natural regulatory mechanisms and self-healing.
In what cases are compresses contraindicated?
You use a compress and any folk remedies at your own peril and risk. If you have serious problems with the larynx, then be sure to be treated under the supervision of a doctor. Lotions should not be done for the following disorders and conditions.
Definitely, you should not apply heating compresses at a temperature. A symptom such as an increase in body temperature can appear along with the progression of any virus. When there is an acute period of sore throat, which is provoked by streptococci and staphylococci, it is also impossible to carry out procedures so as not to provoke the growth of pathogenic microflora in a warm environment.
Also, it will not hurt you to know about general contraindications, these include tuberculosis, oncology, blood diseases, pathologies of the heart and blood vessels, foci of inflammation and skin damage, a predisposition to bleeding, skin diseases.
It is unacceptable to put a heating compress on any child under one year old. Alcohol dressings are contraindicated in children under 3 years of age. All lotions on Dimexidum and on the basis of Turpentine are not suitable for children, pregnant women, the elderly. In case of any childhood diseases, we recommend that you focus on the recommendations of the pediatrician Evgeny Olegovich Komarovsky. His videos and articles are abundant on the Internet.
Cold procedures are a little less dangerous, but you also need to be careful with them. Beware of deterioration and hypothermia of the larynx. For people with sore throat, in most cases, it is worth putting dry compresses, for the neck such a thermal effect will be beneficial, the sore throat will soon disappear.
Special care should be taken with alcohol compresses, as they can be harmful for skin diseases and fever. Under the influence of a wet alcohol compress, in a warm environment, purulent formations, allergic rashes, any wounds may become inflamed and the skin will have to be treated separately. Alcohol compresses are not suitable for people with purulent sore throat, bronchitis, high blood pressure.
You should not be treated exclusively with compresses. It is a comprehensive approach that gives high efficiency in any disease. Most often, inhalations, antibiotics and sprays are prescribed for severe sore throat. Be sure to carry out the treatment recommended by your doctor, without self-activity.
How to make throat compresses correctly?
Here are the most popular compresses recipes that are easy to implement at home. The main thing is to consider all the above recommendations.
How to make a vodka compress with camphor?
To properly apply a compress to your throat, you need to make a three-layer bandage. The first layer is a clean cloth soaked in alcohol or vodka. It is better to squeeze this layer to drain excess solution. Both vodka and alcohol 38-40 degrees are suitable. Apply waxed water-repellent paper or plastic wrap on the next layer. We use cotton wool or woolen fabric to warm the bandage.
For convenience, make each layer a couple of centimeters wider than the previous one, so you get a practical bandage where the lower layers are overlapped by the upper ones. If you apply a compress correctly, then the wet lotion is in close contact with the skin and there are no open areas where the fabric will dry out and give less heat.
When all layers are applied, we wrap the bandage loosely around the neck, it should not interfere with movements and create discomfort. To fix the vodka lotion, we tie a scarf or woolen shawl.
You can repeat the procedure 2-3 times a day, keep the compress for about 4-6 hours. It is better to limit the total alcohol treatment time to 12 hours. Once you have removed the compress, you need to pause for at least 2 hours. In case of irritation, it is worth washing your neck, rubbing it gently, and applying talcum powder or cream. In case of skin problems, you need to consult a doctor, if he deems it necessary, he will forbid you to wet warming procedures.
If mistakes are made when applying the bandage, chills may begin. If so, check the bandage. This happens if the top layer does not cover well the bottom and middle layers. To check the correctness of the compress, run a finger test after 60 minutes from the beginning of the procedure. At this time, it should be warm and humid under the film.
To achieve the desired effect of the warming compress, we apply vegetable or camphor oil to the problem area before applying the bandage.
In the best case, the results appear after 2 days of enhanced treatment. You can see that the camphor compress has a specific aroma, so it is more convenient to do the procedure at night.
accelerates the treatment of throat ailmentsMustard compress
We take mustard powder and mix it with the same amount of flour, use boiling water to make a dough, which we abundantly apply in a centimeter layer on the bandage. Fix the compress on the throat with a bandage, hold for some time. If the skin becomes red, remove the bandage immediately.
Compress with an asterisk and eucalyptus oil
Thoroughly rub the Asterisk aromatic balm into the skin on the neck, cover the throat with a cloth, and wrap a scarf. You can hold up such a bandage for 3-4 hours. If you do not have an Asterisk, then make such a compress from eucalyptus oil, there will be a similar effect.
Healing curd compress
If alcohol and oil compresses are not suitable for you, then try another option. The natural product cottage cheese is also recommended as a remedy because it reduces pain, reduces swelling and cools a little.
We take about 500 g of natural cottage cheese, spread it on a handkerchief with a layer of half a centimeter. Fold the fabric in such a way that a single layer is laid between the skin and the curd. Before applying the dressing, it must be heated to 36-37 degrees. We heat it on a heating device or on a hot kettle. We hold the bandage until the product dries, securing it with a scarf.
Compress with Dimexidum and Furacilin
Enlarged lymph nodes are the reason for applying a medical compress. Dimexide dissolve in water strictly according to the instructions, mix with a powder of 2 Furacilin tablets. The duration of the compress is a maximum of 20 minutes, the course lasts 3-7 days. If discomfort occurs, stop the procedure.
Potato compress
There is a popular recipe with raw potatoes. Grind the product with a grater, spread on a breathable single-layer cloth, drip vinegar on it, wrap it in a cloth. Having applied a bandage, secure it with a scarf or a warm scarf, you can keep it all night. Similarly, grated radish gruel is applied to the neck. The recipe is not suitable for people with starch allergies, it can be harmful at elevated temperatures.
The second version of the potato compress is warm. Cook 4 jacket potatoes. Without peeling vegetables, we prepare mashed potatoes, spread them on a two-layer cloth in a uniform layer, make a roller. Put the compress on the neck, secure with a shawl. Remove the cooled bandage.
Throat saline compress
Salt lotions work well regardless of the origin of the product. Use rock or sea salt. Dissolve a 100-gram portion of salt in a liter of warm water. Moisten gauze in the solution, apply to the throat, wrap the neck with a scarf warmly. Keep the compress until it is warm.
Honey-alcohol compress with aloe
In the arsenal of folk recipes, there is one effective remedy for pain in the chest and throat. Given the warming effect of the lotion, it cannot be done at elevated temperatures. We take a container, pour 3 large spoons of vodka into it, add a couple of large spoons of natural honey and 1 tablespoon of aloe juice. Soak a bandage with this mixture and apply it around the neck, under a scarf or handkerchief to stand for 4 hours. If a burning sensation occurs, remove the bandage to prevent burns.
Compress from oils
It is believed that oil dressings relieve sore throat, but they are dangerous at temperatures and are contraindicated for coughing. We heat olive or sunflower oil (or a mixture of these oils) using a water bath, soak the fabric with warm oils, put it on the throat, lay tracing paper or compress paper on top, then wrap a woolen scarf. Keep the bandage on for several hours to relieve pneumonia, chronic or acute bronchitis.
In addition to the products considered, folk healers recommend making a paraffin compress, applying cabbage to the neck (they say that the cabbage leaf has medicinal properties), lubricating the problem area with Vishnevsky ointment, using aspirin, novocaine, badger fat, ginger, onion, cognac, garlic, Menovazin.
Pay close attention to how much to keep the compress on your throat and be guided by your feelings. If you feel pain or uncomfortable, remove the bandage immediately.
Remember that folk remedies are not a panacea for all diseases. Particular attention should be paid to the complaints of children about sore throat, coughing and general ailments. If you notice that the baby is sick, then immediately contact the pediatrician, do not use folk remedies. If an adult has a sore throat and a sore throat, then it is also better to start with a doctor's consultation, the doctor will tell you in which cases a compress is made, in which not, and will also prescribe effective medications.
A throat compress is a versatile relief for pain in this area. Such a simple procedure is used for colds, tonsillitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, flu and other diseases. Already in the old days, natural ingredients were used for compresses.
How to apply a compress
Many people think about how to properly apply a compress to their throat. There are a number of rules to follow. For example, for a warming effect, only natural cotton fabrics must be used. They need to be folded in several layers (5-6). The fabric is wetted in a liquid (vodka, decoctions and other solutions). It shouldn't be hot. Room temperature will be optimal. After that, you need to squeeze the fabric a little and put it on the throat. Further, polyethylene or special paper for such procedures is placed on the compress for insulation. It is imperative to make sure that this layer is slightly wider, otherwise all the moisture will simply evaporate. Because of this, the effectiveness of the procedure will be minimal. The third layer consists of a warm scarf. You can just use thick cotton wool.
The compress should not be fastened too tightly so that the lymphatic and blood vessels are not pinched. If the patient has a sore throat, then the bandage is placed on the side and back of the neck. It is imperative to leave the thyroid gland open. With pharyngitis and laryngitis, the tissue is located above the place of the palatine tonsils and above the submandibular lymph node.
The warming wet compress can be applied for about 6-8 hours. It is best to leave it on overnight, when the person will be constantly in a horizontal position. During the day, the procedure can be repeated, however, a new fabric will have to be used, since the previous one accumulated toxic substances that were released through the pores on the skin.
After the alcohol compress (or other options) is removed, then the skin should be wiped off to remove moisture. Then a thin fabric bandage is placed on the throat for insulation. It is forbidden to go outside immediately after the procedure. If, after using the compresses, rashes or other variants of an allergic reaction appear, then such a procedure will have to be abandoned.
Formulation recipes
There are many successful throat compresses recipes that will help to cope with various symptoms of laryngitis, pharyngitis, sore throat, colds and other diseases.
- Oil compress.
An oil compress works well for a sore throat. It is especially suitable for small children. But if the body temperature is elevated, or a cough suffers, then this option is prohibited. Any doctor will tell you how to make a compress with oil. First, a small amount of sunflower oil is heated in a water bath. You can also use olive oil. Then a cloth should be moistened in a warm viscous liquid and covered with tracing paper or special paper for such procedures. From above, everything is wrapped in a warm wool scarf. This option is especially useful for bronchitis in both acute and chronic forms. It will also help with pneumonia.
- Alcohol compress.
Alcohol compress is also good for relieving chest and throat pains. But it warms up a lot, so it is forbidden to use it at an elevated body temperature. You will need to use alcohol or vodka (3 tablespoons). In addition, it is allowed to use aloe juice (1 spoon) and honey (2 tablespoons) as an additive. All components must be mixed in a wide container. Then the tissue is wetted in this liquid. The compress is kept within no more than 4 hours. If there is a burning sensation or irritation, then it is better to remove the bandage, otherwise burns will appear. You can use not only a compress of vodka, but also various alcohol and vodka tinctures with the addition of medicinal herbs. Then the effect will be better.
- Water compress.
This option is suitable for treating colds. You can use a linen kitchen towel or an old tablecloth or sheet. You need to soak a cloth in plain cold tap water. If the procedure is intended for a child, then it is allowed to use warm water. Next, you need to wrap the throat with this fabric, and then additionally cover it with a woolen scarf. This option does not cause burns, it will not cool down, so the pain will gradually subside.
- Soda compress.
You can dissolve a spoonful of baking soda in half a glass of water.
The liquid should be warm. Then linen or ordinary gauze is soaked in it. As usual, the neck is insulated with a scarf. This option is especially useful for children. There are no marks on the skin, but the pain gradually disappears.
- Potato compress.
You can make a compress on the throat from potatoes. It is a very good pain reliever. Raw potatoes are used. It needs to be rinsed, peeled and grated. Then the whole mass is laid out on a linen cloth. You can sprinkle with a little vinegar. The layer is laid on the throat, everything is additionally insulated with a scarf. The procedure is done all night. But if the body temperature is elevated, or there is a suspicion of an allergic reaction to potatoes, then this option will have to be abandoned.
- Curd compress.
This is one of the best throat compress recipes. The usual natural cottage cheese is used. It does not warm, but has the opposite effect, so that when cooled, the procedure will help remove not only pain, but also swelling. You will need 0.5 kg of cottage cheese, which fits on a cotton-type fabric. The layer of cottage cheese should be at least 5 mm. There should only be one layer of cloth between the skin and the curd, as in the potato recipe. The fabric with cottage cheese must first be warmed up on a battery so that they are at the same temperature as leather. Next, this agent is wrapped around the throat, and a towel is placed on top. It is allowed to keep this until the curd becomes dry.
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- Mustard compress.
A throat compress can be made from mustard. This procedure has a warming effect. You will need to knead the dough, where ordinary wheat flour and mustard powder are mixed in equal proportions. Warm water is also required. Its temperature should be about 40-50 degrees. The resulting mass needs to be laid out on the fabric. The layer should be about 1 cm. But the fabric should be dense. Next, you need to attach it to the sore spot, and cover it with special paper and a scarf on top. It is allowed to keep the bandage until the skin begins to redden.
What other options are there?
- Ash compress.
Fresh wood ash can be used. It should still be warm. Ash is collected in a dense bag made of natural fabric. Then it should be attached to the sore spot, fixing it with a handkerchief or scarf. It is only allowed to remove this bandage after 8 hours, so it is best to apply it before going to bed. This option is a dry procedure.
- Salt compress.
There is another dry option. To do this, use regular baking soda. Sea salt is also allowed. From her, the effect will be more significant. First, you need to heat the salt in a pan. It shouldn't be too hot. Then it is poured into a bag made of natural fabric and applied to the sore spot, as well as in the variant with ash.
- Dimexide and Furacilin.
For compresses, you can use Furacilin and Dimexide. First, you need to dilute Dimexide in water, and then crush 2 Furacilin tablets and add to the solution. The wetted bandage should only be applied for 20 minutes. If there is an individual hypersensitivity to the components, then the bandage will have to be removed. Typically, this therapy takes 3 to 7 days.
- "Star" and eucalyptus oil.
Another old recipe is Star balm and eucalyptus oil. Both components are allowed to be rubbed into the skin near the throat, but they cannot be mixed. Then you need to cover your neck with a soft cloth and warm it with a scarf. The bandage should be kept for no more than 4 hours.
The effect of compresses on the human body
Throat compresses are very effective. Usually, hot procedures are prescribed for chronic diseases in the upper respiratory canals, when an exacerbation has not yet occurred. In addition, it is allowed to carry out such procedures at the phase of subsiding of acute laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis. Procedures are especially useful when a person has lost his voice, or when there are violations in the speech mechanism due to the fact that laryngitis of a sluggish type develops or the vocal cords are overstrained. The chronic form of lymphadenitis is also an indication for treatment. It is this that is a frequent residual effect in children and adults after throat diseases.
The principle of action of both dry and wet procedures, which help warm the throat, is based on the reflex and place of action of heat. It improves blood flow, speeds up metabolism, and reduces pain. In addition, toxic substances will be much more intensively excreted through the pores on the skin. In addition, this procedure is distracting.
As for the treatment with lymphadenitis compresses, in this case the effect will be absorbable and anti-inflammatory. Thanks to this, tissues with edema gradually begin to recover. The procedures can be not only hot or warm, but also cold. Moreover, in some cases with tonsillitis, flu and ARVI, these are the procedures that help. The work of the immune system improves, the body's defenses are activated, blood circulation improves, blood vessels are narrowed, which has a positive effect on the human body. The sensitivity of the nerve endings weakens, the blood vessels cool down, so that gradually the pain disappears.
However, in some cases, a compress on the throat cannot be done. For example, as mentioned earlier, warming compresses should not be used at high body temperatures. This phenomenon is observed in almost all forms of viral diseases. Another contraindication is the acute phase of angina, which is caused by streptococci or staphylococci.
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Due to heating, the reproduction of pathogenic bacteria is only accelerated. If there are pathologies of the blood vessels or heart, then such procedures are also prohibited. For example, this applies to people with atherosclerosis, hypertension, thrombosis, heart failure. If you have a tendency to bleeding, you should also not do a compress. The limitation also applies to skin diseases. For example, lichen, dermatitis, etc. With tuberculosis, oncological diseases, the formation of abscesses, such procedures should also not be carried out. Warming bandages are prohibited for children under 3 lei. It is generally contraindicated for children at any age to use turpentine and Dimexide for compresses. The same goes for pregnant women and the elderly.
Throat compresses are very popular. There are many recipes available to help manage various inflammatory conditions in this area. The most common is considered to be a vodka compress on the throat, but you can not be limited to it. Such procedures will quickly help eliminate pain, relieve inflammation, and improve the patient's condition. However, it is not always possible to use them, so you will first need to consult a doctor.
Whatever season is outside the window - rainy autumn or frosty winter, or maybe even hot summer - our body is susceptible to various viral and infectious diseases. Whether you are an adult or a child, it also does not matter, since colds or more serious illnesses do not spare anyone. Most often, colds are characterized not only by high fever and a runny nose, but also terribly irritating sore throat... It becomes painful to speak, and trying to drink or eat becomes just an unbearable ordeal.
We often turn to antibiotics and pain relievers without hesitation. But since ancient times, people knew the healing properties of a compress on the throat from vodka. In this article, we will talk about how to make an alcohol compress on the throat.
What is a compress on the neck and throat and what is it made of? The compress is multilayer bandage on the neck, which is wet, dry, cooling or warming up.
If you do not have proper medical education, then you should not experiment with your health and study all the indications and contraindications of each type before applying the compress.
Contraindications
Despite such a wide range of positive qualities of the compress, there are contraindications, in which in no case can you use it... These include:
One of the most famous and used types of compress is not for the throat and neck. Since using pure alcohol can cause burns and irritation, dilute it in half with water. If there is no pure alcohol in the house, then ordinary vodka will do.
The main property of such a compress will be warming, not disinfecting and antiviral... And since a compress is a measure of local influence, it is worth understanding that only they will not be able to cure the disease. But in addition to good warming up, such a bandage will greatly relieve pain, relieve swelling and help in thinning sputum.
Very often the question arises as to whether it is possible to apply a compress of vodka or diluted alcohol if the patient has a fever? The unequivocal answer is no! After all, alcohol heats up, helps to expand blood vessels and contributes to a local increase in body temperature in the area of applying the compress. All these properties can only aggravate the course of the disease, causing a sharp jump in temperature.
To avoid unnecessary chills and discomfort, and to achieve a warming effect and speed up the correction process, it is necessary to properly apply a warming bandage to the throat. It is necessary to choose fabric only from natural materials. An excellent option would be linen or cotton, but gauze or a wide bandage can be used if desired. The most convenient size is a piece of fabric with an area of ten by twenty centimeters. Prepare compression paper or cling film in advance. If there is neither one nor the other, then you can take a piece of cellophane. Prepare cotton wool, a warm woolen scarf or shawl, or a terry towel.
Diluted alcohol or vodka, strength forty turns, is slightly heated to body temperature or slightly higher. Quickly moisten cotton wool or cloth in this liquid and, after light squeezing, apply it to the throat. From above, to create a greenhouse effect, press firmly with compression paper or cellophane. The area of this paper should be larger than cloth or cotton wool soaked in the liquid. This must be done so that a rapid evaporation process does not occur.
Then another layer of warm dry cotton wool is applied, covered with a thin towel or piece of cloth and wrapped in a scarf or handkerchief. Be careful when tying the last layer, as it is not advisable to overtighten it too much - this can lead to suffocation or skin irritation. If rashes or irritation appear, you should immediately stop the treatment process with compresses and consult a doctor.
Four hours is enough for a good warming up of the throat and neck with the help of a compress. But if you wish, you can leave it for a longer period. It is inappropriate to wear a warming bandage for more than eight hours because it simply does not generate enough heat. The optimal time for applying a bandage is considered to be in the evening, before bedtime.
Let's stipulate right away that the use of such a compress is not at all recommended for children under the age of three. For an older child, a weaker alcohol solution is prepared, diluting it three times with water. Regular vodka is also diluted to reduce concentration. All contraindications, like adults, persist, and especially high fever. The duration of wearing the bandage should be halved, that is, two to three hours are quite enough.
Other compresses on the throat
Sometimes the method of warming up with a vodka or alcohol compress is not suitable due to a number of circumstances (allergies, for example). But you really need to warm your throat and get your voice back.
Honey
We can talk endlessly about the healing properties of honey. But few know that it helps with colds, not only by applying it inside, but also using it as a warming compress. The main advantage of honey is its complete safety, which means that you can safely use it to treat children and pregnant women. An incredibly simple way to perform a compress consists of warming it up to body temperature, applying it to the throat in the area of the tonsils, covering it with a cabbage leaf or compression paper and wrapping it in a warm shawl, scarf or towel.
After a couple of hours, remove the bandage and rinse off the remains with warm water. This procedure can be repeated up to three times a day. And with a strong cough, smear the area of the lungs both from the chest and from the back.
Salt
Salt compress- a rather old and well-proven method of warming up not only a shooting ear, aching joint, but also a sore throat, well proven over the years and generations. Due to its crystalline structure, salt retains heat well for a long time. In addition, it quickly relieves pain, swelling and inflammation, and also promotes the early elimination of toxins and other harmful substances. Heat the salt in a frying pan or in a cast-iron cauldron, quickly pour it into a clean and dry sock or special bag. Place a towel over your throat and attach a bag of salt. As it cools, you can remove the layer from the towel and leave only the sock itself with salt on the throat.
In addition to using dry salt, you can also use it in solution. It is quite easy to prepare an eight percent solution: for this, add three tablespoons of salt to a liter of water and stir thoroughly until it is completely dissolved. Soak a piece of linen or cotton cloth in the resulting solution and attach to your throat. Tie a warm downy shawl or scarf on top. Such a compress can be left for ten hours, which is very convenient if you want to do it overnight.
Cottage cheese
Curd compress, no matter how amazing it sounds, perfectly relieves sore throat. Due to its absolute harmlessness, it can be used at any age and position. Squeeze out a handful of cottage cheese, mix it with honey for the best effect, apply to the affected area. Cover the top with gauze and wrap with something warm.
Camphor oil
Camphor oil is often used to rub the back and chest in the bronchial region, to warm up and accelerate the expectorant process. But few people know that a compress made from heated oil will help out great with sore throat... All steps for applying a bandage are absolutely identical to the above methods. In addition to camphor oil, camphor alcohol is often used. But stands with special be careful to make compresses from it, since its concentration in an undiluted form can cause burns.
Potatoes and vinegar
An ordinary raw potato will perfectly relieve anesthesia and relieve inflammation!
Grate it on a coarse grater, spread over cheesecloth or cloth, slightly moisten it with vinegar and attach to your throat. Cover the top with plastic or cellophane and wrap up with a warm woolen garment. The compress can be applied overnight.
Pain and sore throat, hoarseness and redness of the mucous membranes of the oropharynx are most often caused by a viral or bacterial infection and are common symptoms of colds. One of the simple and quite effective methods of treatment in these cases is considered to be a moist warming compress on the throat.
The effect of this procedure is associated with the local and reflex action of heat, as a result of which blood flow occurs and pain sensitivity decreases. Also, warming compresses have a distracting and absorbing effect.
How to make a compress on the throat?
When making a compress on the throat for laryngitis and other inflammatory diseases of the throat, several recommendations should be followed:
- For a warming compress, use a cotton cloth folded several times (4 - 6 layers), soaked in liquid (alcohol solution, etc.) at room temperature. The fabric should be wrung out and placed on the throat area, and compress paper or polyethylene should be placed on top. In this case, you should ensure that this layer is wider than the previous one, otherwise the liquid will evaporate, and the effect of the compress will be minimal. The third layer should be insulating, for which cotton wool (fixed on top with a bandage) or a warm scarf is used.
- The compress should not be fastened very tightly so as not to pinch the blood and lymphatic vessels. With laryngitis and pharyngitis, it is recommended to place the moistened tissue over the submandibular lymph nodes and the place of the palatine tonsils. With tonsillitis, the compress is applied on the back and lateral surfaces of the neck, while the thyroid region remains open.
- The duration of the application of the warming wet compress is six to eight hours. It is best to do this procedure at night or just lying in bed.
- The procedure can be repeated throughout the day, but the same fabric should not be reused, as it accumulates toxins secreted by the skin.
- After removing the compress, the skin should be wiped dry and the throat should be warmed for a while with a thin bandage. You cannot go outside immediately after the procedure.
- If, after the procedure, you notice the appearance of a rash or other allergic reactions, then the compress with the use of these medicinal components should be discarded.
Alcohol (vodka) compress on the throat
The simplest and most common version of a warming compress for a sore throat is alcohol or vodka. To prepare it, the fabric should be moistened in alcohol (96%) diluted with water in a 1: 3 ratio or in vodka diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio.
Mustard compress on the throat
Another type of warming compress is a mustard compress. It is prepared differently: knead the dough of mustard powder and wheat flour, taken equally, using hot water (40 - 50 ° C). Spread the resulting mass on a dense fabric with a layer about one centimeter thick and apply to the diseased area. Cover with compress paper and secure with a bandage or scarf. Keep such a compress until skin redness appears.
Contraindications to the use of warming compresses:
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