Local therapy of inflammatory diseases of the pharynx
Gurov A.V., Yushkina M.A.

Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov, Moscow

The article deals with modern problems of inflammatory diseases of the pharynx. The authors give data on the etiology and pathogenesis of diseases most often accompanied by inflammation and sore throat - acute pharyngitis, chronic pharyngitis, tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis. The role of various microorganisms - viruses, bacteria (including S. pyogenes) and fungi in the development of inflammatory changes in the pharynx is discussed. The article considers in detail the mechanisms of formation of chronic changes in the mucous membrane of the pharynx, the role of gastroesophageal reflux disease in the genesis of chronic pharyngitis and persistent sore throat. The article presents data on the possibilities of local therapy of inflammatory pathology of the pharynx. The authors discuss the benefits and indications for the use of Strepsils drugs. There is a detailed description of the composition and pharmacological effects of Strepsils Intensive, Strepsils Plus, Strepsils with menthol and eucalyptus. The authors offer the most optimal way of pain relief in patients after tonsillectomy with the use of Strepsils Plus. The data of domestic and foreign authors concerning the effectiveness and safety of the use of Strepsils preparations are presented. The authors conclude that the drug Strepsils can be used as a topical therapy for inflammatory disea
ses of the pharynx.
Key words: inflammatory diseases of the pharynx, sore throat, Strepsils.
For citation: Gurov A.V., Yushkina M.A. Local therapy of inflammatory diseases of the pharynx // RMJ. 2017. № 11. P. 792–796.