Author:
Robert Simon
Date Of Creation:
18 June 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
When white-yellow spots appear in the back of your throat with a burning sensation, you may have a sore throat. These white-yellow spots are actually purulent sacs caused by a bacterial or viral infection. In some cases, the infection can affect the tonsils (amygdala) often called tonsillitis. If you have purulent sacs in your throat, seek medical attention, because the infection can easily spread to other parts of the body such as the lungs or middle ear. Read on to learn how to get rid of the purulent sacs in your throat.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Medical treatment
Determine if you need to see your doctor. Most sore throats usually go away on their own after a few days, but if the sore throat is severe or lasts longer than 7 days, you should see your doctor. Pharyngitis with purulent sacs may also be a sign of a more serious illness, such as tonsillitis or strep throat. Watch for symptoms and seek medical attention as soon as the following symptoms appear:
- No cold or flu symptoms
- Difficulty swallowing or breathing
- Fever higher than 38.3 ° C
- Swollen tonsils
- Swollen lymph nodes (in the neck)
- The throat is bright red or has dark red spots
- There are white or yellow membranes, or particles in the throat
Make an appointment with your doctor if the illness gets worse or does not improve. See a doctor if you persist, worsen or worsen symptoms. Your doctor may perform throat cultures to determine if the infection is caused by a bacteria or a virus.- When you see a doctor, you need to include all the symptoms to help the doctor get the best diagnosis.
Get a prescription for an antibiotic if needed. Antibiotics are not effective in treating the purulent sac in the throat caused by a viral infection, but they do help if the sac is caused by a bacterial infection. In the case of a bacterial infection, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics such as erythromycin or amoxicillin.- Follow your doctor's instructions and finish the course of antibiotic treatment prescribed by your doctor.
Talk to your doctor about tonsillectomy. Tonsil removal surgery can help prevent recurrent strep throat. Surgical intervention may be needed in cases where purulent sacs get into the tonsils, have a serious infection, or are recurring.- Tonsilectomy is a relatively simple procedure, but an abscess around the tonsils can also be treated with a simpler surgery to drain the abscess. You need to discuss options with your doctor to determine the best treatment for your condition.
Method 2 of 3: Try home remedies
Take a pain reliever. To deal with the pain of a sore throat, you can take medicine to relieve the pain. Your doctor may prescribe topical pain relievers to ease the pain caused by the pus bags, or you can also take over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin.
- Use the medicine in the correct dosage prescribed by your doctor or as directed on the label of an over-the-counter medicine. Do not exceed the recommended dose of medication.
- Do not take any pain relievers other than acetaminonphen if you are pregnant.
- Sore throat lozenges that contain anesthetics can also help relieve discomfort.
Gargle salt water. Mix 1 cup of warm water and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until the salt has dissolved and rinse your mouth at least once every hour. The mixture of salt and warm water will help relieve pain and discomfort in the throat.
Drink warm fluids. Warm drinks will increase blood circulation in the throat and assist the body in getting rid of pus bags. A cup of warm tea to drink before bed (remember to use decaffeinated tea) will also give you some relief from nighttime sleep.
Use a nebulizer. Breathing dry air is completely unhelpful when you have a sore throat; Your throat may experience additional pain and irritation. Using a nebulizer to moisten the air can help relieve pain and irritation in the throat. If you don't have a nebulizer, simply place a dish of warm water in the room. The water in the dish will moisten the air as it evaporates.
- You can also use a humidifier with either warm or cool steam.
Method 3 of 3: Take care of your body
Stay hydrated. In addition to drinking warm liquids to soothe your throat, you should also drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water will make it easier for you to swallow and help your body fight off infection.
Rest much. When an infection occurs, the body needs plenty of rest to heal itself. Make sure you get plenty of sleep at night and get plenty of rest during the day. Don't exert yourself with a severe sore throat; quit school or work if possible.
Eat foods that are easy to swallow. When you have a severe sore throat with pus bags, avoid any foods that may cause more irritation, such as spicy or sour foods. Choose foods that are easy to swallow like apple sauce, oatmeal, soups, mashed potatoes, yogurt, and cooked eggs. A juice cream can also help with some relief.
Stay away from any triggers that can make the condition worse. During treatment, do not smoke, inhale any gases or use harsh cleaning products. These factors can aggravate the condition of the pus sac in the throat and prolong recovery time. advertisement
Advice
- Remember that the purulent sac is not a disease but a symptom. You need to consider additional symptoms when deciding if you need to see a doctor.
Warning
- If you experience weakness, shallow breathing, joint pain, red hives or subcutaneous lumps, or involuntary jerking movements in your arms or legs, you may have rheumatic fever. Seek immediate medical attention. Rheumatic fever can cause damage to the brain, heart and other tissues of the body.
- If you have a red, sandy rash, you may have scarlet fever. You should seek immediate medical attention. Scarlet fever can be treated with antibiotics.
