Page strand angina

Seitenstrangangina: description

The Seitenstrangangina is a special form of acute pharyngitis (pharyngitis). The acute pharyngitis is very common, however, the Seitenstrangangina quite rare.

The lateral strands are the lymphatic channels in the throat, which run from the top to the bottom of the posterior pharyngeal wall. Since these lymphatic channels are located on the right and left sides of the pharynx, doctors also speak of an angina lateralis (lateralis = lateral) in case of inflammation.

The Seitenstrangangina is usually caused by a viral infection and worsened by a bacterial infection. Inflamed lateral strands are thickly swollen, red discolored and dotted with white spots.

As the lateral cords on the connecting tube between the ear and the throat (Tuba Auditiva, Eustachian tube) begin, earache may also occur in a side-stream gangrene.

Is a sidelobrane contagious?

Whether a Seitenstrangangina is contagious, the doctor can determine. This takes a smear from the pharynx to examine it more closely. If pathogens are still detectable in the smear, the patient is still contagious. This is usually the case for treatment with home remedies only five days after onset of the disease, for a treatment with antibiotics usually only two days long the case.

The transmission of the pathogens takes place via a droplet infection (coughing, sneezing) from person to person.

Special case chronic Seitenstrangangina

The chronic lateral transeptina differs from the acute variant. An isolated chronic lateral transeptina is very rare, mostly in connection with chronic pharyngitis. The first signs of a chronic side-hunger gangrene are a dry, irritated cough and a constant feeling of clearing your throat over several weeks. When coughing also often dissolves a tough mucus. The cause of the chronic urinary tract is suspected in excessive tobacco and alcohol consumption. Even if you are constantly exposed to dust or breathing permanently through the mouth, chronic inflammation can develop.

Sideline tranquillina: symptoms

Everything important to the typical signs of the Seitenstrangangina read in the article Seitenstrangangina – Symptoms.

Sidelangranchina: causes and risk factors

Cause of the Seitenstrangangina is usually a virus infection of the upper respiratory tract (cold). In most cases, viruses first invade the nasal mucosa and cause nasal mucosal inflammation (rhinitis or runny nose). From there, the virus spreads to the pharyngeal mucosa (pharyngitis or pharyngitis). First symptoms include a scratch in the throat and throat irritation. Bacteria – usually streptococci, staphylococci or pneumococci – are now able to multiply well on the mucosa that has been damaged in this way. Signs of such a bacterial infection is a yellowish-white mucus in the throat.

If the inflammation mainly affects the lymphatics, which run from top to bottom on the posterior pharyngeal wall (lateral strands), this is called a lateral transeptina.

Particularly susceptible to this form of pharyngitis are people whose tonsils have been surgically removed.

Seitenstrangangina: examinations and diagnosis

In case of suspected side-hungary ache, the doctor will first raise the medical history (anamnesis) and ask the person concerned about his complaints. Suspicious symptoms include cold symptoms and pain that radiate into the ears.

This is followed by the physical examination. The doctor looks to the upper pharynx. In a sidestream ganglia, the thick, reddened side strands immediately appear in the throat. These are usually dotted with white dots.

In addition, the doctor uses a cotton swab to take a swab of the pharynx to determine the trigger of the inflammation. In case of a bacterial infection as a cause, the doctor can decide by determining the type of pathogen, which antibiotics may be best suited for the treatment.

Seitenstrangangina: treatment

Normally a Seitenstrangangina heals by itself without problems. Those affected should observe bed rest during this time. To alleviate the symptoms, home remedies such as warm neck wraps, nose drops, lozenges and chamomile tea are recommended. Inhaling also helps calm the inflamed mucous membranes.

Since a side-hungary ganglia is contagious, sufferers should have direct contact with as few people as possible. Healthy people should not drink from the same glass as sufferers, they should not kiss and otherwise come into contact with no bodily fluids of those affected.

Symptoms such as fever and dysphagia should disappear after three to six days. If this is not the case, a doctor should be consulted again. Antibiotics prescribed the doctor only in serious cases.

Seitenstrangangina: Disease course and prognosis

In general, a Seitenstrangangina does not last long. At the latest after three to six days, the symptoms disappear again.

In individual cases, the state of health of the affected person determines the course of the disease in a side-stream gangrene. Duration and therapy are prolonged, for example, if there are other illnesses or the immune system is weakened. In addition, complications such as sudden fever and severe pain can occur. Also, a tympanic effusion, a otitis media (otitis media) and pus accumulation (abscesses) in the palate or pharynx are possible.

In addition, a Seitenstrangangina can cause secondary diseases such as rheumatic fever, inflammation of the kidneys or inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) and the heart membranes (endo- and pericarditis).

In very rare cases, the pathogen enters the bloodstream and triggers sepsis. Then a hospitalization in the hospital is necessary.

In most cases, however, complications of a side-hungary gangrene can be avoided by starting therapy at an early stage and those affected will be well again after a few days.

Also a chronic Page strand angina can completely heal if the cause of the disease is resolved and consistent therapy is performed.