Selection of topical preparations in the comprehensive treatment of acute tonsillitis
G.S. Malceva, M.V. Drozdova, P.D. Potapova

Saint-Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech

The proportion of acute tonsillitis in the overall morbidity structure of the population has always remained and still remains high. Needless to say, this nosology can be accompanied by complications, including life-threatening ones, leading to partial or complete disability.
The article covers the issues of nosology of acute tonsillitis and aspects of the drugs selection for the topical treatment of this disease. Much attention is paid to the effectiveness of the drug’s use of the nitrofuran group (in particular, their representative — nitrofural).
Acute tonsillitis will always occupy a leading position in the overall structure of otorhinolaryngological diseases. Without a doubt, the treatment of acute tonsillitis come down to a combination of systemic and topical therapy. In the comprehensive treatment of acute tonsillitis, an important role is played by gargling repeatedly during the day as the pathogenetic component of therapy. When choosing a drug for topical treatment, it is necessary to consider its efficacy, bioavailability, safety, low cost compared to other drugs and ease of use. FURACILIN AVEXIMA on the basis of nitrofural has all the necessary benefits over alternative preparations of various antiseptic groups. A convenient, soluble form and a reasonable price will allow patient compliance.

Key words: otorhinolaryngology, acute tonsillitis, gargling, conservative treatment, nitrofurans, nitrofural, FURACILIN AVEXIMA.
For citation: Malceva G.S., Drozdova M.V., Potapova P.D. Selection of topical preparations in the comprehensive treatment of acute tonsillitis // RMJ. 2018. № 10(II). P. 70–74.