Customer question:
What are the first signs of angina? Anonymous customers question
Pharmacist's answer:
A sore throat is one of the first and most characteristic signs of angina. It can come on suddenly and is often more intense with swallowing. If purulent angina is present, the tonsils may become red, swollen, and covered with whitish or yellowish deposits. Angina can cause a fever or fever. In bacterial angina, the fever can be higher. It is often painful to swallow food or liquids due to inflammation in the throat. Angina can also cause ear pain in some people since the ear canals and the throat are connected.
Many people with angina feel tired, run-down, or have other symptoms. Cold symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, or stuffy nose may also be present with viral angina. Interesting reading: Angina Pectoris
How do you distinguish between the signs of purulent and viral angina?
Distinguishing between purulent and viral angina can be a challenge, as both can have similar symptoms. Nevertheless, some signs may indicate a particular form of angina.
A characteristic sign of purulent angina is whitish or yellowish purulent deposits on the tonsils, which can look like lumps or spots. Purulent angina can also cause swollen and painful lymph nodes in the neck, which may become significantly enlarged and tender to the touch. The sore throat in purulent angina is usually more severe and may make swallowing food or liquids difficult. Purulent angina often causes an elevated body temperature, which can be above 38 °C.
In viral angina, there are usually no pus deposits on the tonsils. The tonsils may be red and swollen without whitish or yellowish deposits. Viral angina is often associated with other cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing, cough, or stuffy nose. Sore throat in viral angina can be less severe than in purulent angina. It can appear as discomfort or irritation in the throat. Viral angina usually causes a lower or moderately elevated body temperature, rarely exceeding 38 °C.
Which medicines help relieve the symptoms of angina?
A variety of medications and home remedies can be used to relieve angina symptoms, depending on the cause of the angina and the severity of the symptoms. Common medications and approaches used to relieve angina symptoms include:
- antibiotics,
- mouthwash,
- lozenges for the throat,
- air humidification,
- painkillers,
- hot drinks,
- rest
What are the signs of angina in a child?
The child may complain of a sore throat, worsening when swallowing food or drinking liquids. The tonsils may become enlarged, red, and visible. A sore throat may be visible when the doctor examines the child's mouth. The lymph nodes in the neck may become enlarged and tender to the touch. The child may show signs of fever or fever. You may feel tired, exhausted, or irritable. He may also have a loss of appetite. Some children may also experience cold symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, or stuffy nose. The child may cough due to irritation in the throat or due to mucus accumulating in the throat. If you notice that your child is showing signs of angina or if they feel unwell, it is essential to see a doctor.
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