Treatment for upper respiratory tract infections accompanied by acute tonsillopharyngitis in children
I.N. Kholodova
Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Moscow
Infections of the upper respiratory tract (or catarrhal respiratory disorders) are among the most common diseases in childhood. Therefore, their accurate differential diagnosis and effective treatment are an important medical issue which solution will help avoid severe complications. This paper discusses acute tonsillopharyngitis, a complication of upper respiratory tract infections. Acute tonsillopharyngitis is a polyetiological disease. Hence, this term cannot be regarded as clinical diagnosis without specifying etiology. The paper addresses grading system, manifestations, differential diagnostic criteria, general treatment approaches, and the hallmarks depending on the causative agent. Early diagnosis and prevention of chronic condition (which long-term course can result in kidney or heart disorders) are required. In addition, current treat-ment approaches to upper respiratory tract infections and tonsillopharyngitis using topical antibi-otics which significantly reduce sore throat and eliminate a focus of infection are discussed.
Keywords: children, upper respiratory tract infections, acute tonsillopharyngitis, strepto-coccal tonsillopharyngitis, antibacterial therapy, symptomatic treatment, topical antiseptics, Pharyngosept.
For citation: Kholodova I.N. Treatment for upper respiratory tract infections accompanied by acute tonsillopharyngitis in children. RMJ. Medical Review. 2019;8:44–48.
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