The doctor warned about a dangerous complication of angina

Severe angina can cause a dangerous complication in the form of suffocation. Vera Seryozhina, an expert at the LabQuest medical company, warned about this on Thursday, March 12.

"Streptococcus is considered particularly insidious — it causes not only severe sore throat and inflammation of the tonsils, but also releases toxins that can affect the cardiovascular system and kidneys. If streptococcal angina is not treated with antibiotics in time, rheumatic damage to the connective tissue of the heart, kidneys and joints, and skin may develop," the doctor said in a conversation with Lenta.Ru .

Another serious complication caused by angina is a pharyngeal abscess, an inflammatory process that spreads to the lymph nodes and deeper tissues, Seryozhina warned.

"The swelling can be so pronounced that it begins to block the airways and poses a risk of suffocation. This condition no longer requires outpatient monitoring, but urgent medical care and surgical treatment. That is why a sore throat cannot be perceived as an "ordinary sore throat" that simply gives you a high fever for several days," the expert emphasized.

Seryozhina noted that if a sore throat is suspected, it is necessary to consult a doctor for examination and taking a biomaterial for sowing — without it it is impossible to determine the cause and choose targeted therapy.

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Seryozhina told Izvestia on March 11 that by the fifth day of acute respiratory viral infection (ARVI), a person's condition usually begins to improve, as the body produces the first protective antibodies. If relief does not occur and the temperature remains high or begins to rise, this may indicate the development of complications.

On February 18, Nikita Danilin, an otorhinolaryngologist at the SM Clinic, said that chronic tonsillitis is a condition in which inflamed palatine tonsils become a source of constant infection. This disease can lead to serious complications affecting various organs and systems. 360.ru . Local symptoms of chronic tonsillitis include frequent sore throats and sore throats, as well as possible purulent complications.

On February 17, internist Alexander Novikov reported on the danger of improper actions when trying to bring down the temperature with home experiments. According to the expert, rubbing with alcohol or vinegar is strictly contraindicated, since alcohol is instantly absorbed through the skin and respiratory tract, causing intoxication, convulsions, respiratory depression, and a sharp vasospasm.

In turn, Andrey Kondrakhin, PhD, Senior lecturer at the Department of Pharmacology at the Institute of Pharmacy and Medicinal Chemistry at Pirogov University, told in an interview with Life.Ru It is believed that any cold drinks, regardless of the presence or absence of alcohol, can cause colds, as the body tries to warm the liquid and because of this weakens the immune system.

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