Sore Throat/Kehlentzündung

 

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[Dana Ullman]

Acon.: Initial onset of the sore throat. The symptoms come on suddenly, often after exposure to cold air. There may be some burning in the throat and a red, dry, swollen throat.

Apis.: Red, inflamed throat with swollen tonsils, < warm drinks or food and > cold drinks or sucking on an ice cube. Throat hurts even when the child isn't swallowing. The throat not only looks red, it looks shiny. There is dryness in the throat with a burning, stinging pain. Constrictive feeling in the throat. The inner and outer throat is swollen, and the uvula  also swollen. These children may have

“As if a fishbone caught in the throat” and may have difficulty swallowing. They may experience hoarseness in the mornings and cannot stand to have anything around their neck.

Ars.: When children have a burning pain in the throat > warm food or drinks and < cold food . The child's condition may begin with a nasal discharge and then go into the throat. The pains usually < r.

There may also be dryness of the mouth with a great thirst for frequent sips of water.

Bell.: The most common remedy for acute tonsilitis. It is also commonly given at the early stages of other types of sore throat. The tonsils are noticeably red, usually scarlet red. There are burning pains and a constant desire to swallow, despite the fact that it hurts to do so. There is a constricting feeling in the throat, which causes difficulty even swallowing water. They have a tendency to desire lemons

or lemonade. There is a tickling in the larnyx. If these children have a fever, it will usually be a high one. Characteristically, their head is hot, though their extremities are cold.

Ferr-p.: Acute, non-violent tonsillitis. The inflammation does not begin suddenly, and the pain is not severe. The throat is red and swollen (on waking). They have pain on swallowing, usually a burning pain > cold applications. They may also have hoarseness. This remedy should be considered for sore throats in children who sing a lot.

Hep.: “As if a stick in the throat”, or when a sore throat starts after the child is exposed to cold, this medicine should be considered. The tonsils are enlarged, and they have throbbing pains. There is usually a radiating pain to the ears on swallowing. Hot drinks provide some relief. Child hypersensitive to touch and cold and is highly irritable.

Ign.: The distinguishing symptom of children who need this medicine is sore throat pain that is relieved by swallowing foods and is aggravated by empty swallowing (Lach.). These children may experience throat pain even when they don't swallow. They tend to have a lump in the throat, sometimes related to the suppression of some strong emotion. They sometimes have hoarseness or a complete loss of their voice. An emotional state is also evidenced by their tendency to take deep breaths or to sigh frequently.

Lach.: Sore throat < left side, this medicine is often indicated. The left gland in the throat is more swollen, and inside the throat the left side is more red, sometimes purplish. They tend to experience

a constant tickle or a feeling of a fishbone caught in the throat. Their pains are worsened by empty swallowing (just swallowing saliva) or drinking warm or hot liquids, and the pains are eased when swallowing foods. Their throat particularly hurts when they try to hawk up mucus. The throat is hypersensitive to touch, which explains why these children do not like wearing clothes with a tight collar.

Lyc.: Sore throat that is worse on the right side or one that has started on the right and moved to the left. Although the child may not notice the difference, the parent who looks in the throat will be able

to see more inflammation on either side. The throat < swallowing cold liquids and > by warm ones. The child may experience a choking sensation, as though a ball was stuck in their throat.

Merc.: These children have colds that settle in their throat. They have a constant desire to swallow and much pain when they do so. In extreme cases they have a choking sensation on swallowing.

There is much redness and swelling in the throat along with a raw burning pain. Their throat is dry despite much salivation in their mouth. They may have so much salivation that they need to swallow frequently, and they may wet their pillow with saliva. They have swollen tonsils and lymph glands, and their throat pain extends to the ear. Their throat can be ulcerated and tends to be < r. Another characteristic symptom is their noticeably bad breath. When a child has these symptoms along with a left-sided sore throat, give Merc-i-r.; when a child has a right-sided sore throat,

give Merc-i-f.

Phyt.: Two types of pains that are experienced when swallowing which are characteristic of the need for this medicine: shooting pain from the throat into the ears, and pain at the root of the tongue that causes pain when the child sticks out their tongue. They have a feeling of rawness and roughness in thethe throat, which is usually worse on the right side and while drinking hot fluids. The children feel

a swollen, constricted feeling in the throat. The tonsils tend to be swollen and may have been swollen for a long time. The glands in their neck are also swollen.

Rhus-t.: These children have throat pain on initial swallowing but experience relief the more often they swallow.

Sulph.: Burning pains in the throat that are < warm food or drinks and > cold drinks. They have swollen tonsils and offensive breath.

Wye.: Tickling sensation on the roof of the mouth or in the throat that stimulates coughing, this medicine should be considered. Another important indication for this medicine is a sore throat caused by

an allergy. It is also commonly effective in treating sore throats in children who sing a lot or who irritate their throat from overuse. They usually have a dry, hot, and swollen throat with a constant desire

to swallow saliva, despite having difficulty swallowing.

 

 

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