The pus in the throat is caused by a reaction of the body to infections by viruses or bacteria that inflame the tonsils and pharynx, causing diseases like mononucleosis or bacterial tonsillitis, for example.
Treatment of the infection should be done with the use of anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen or nimesulide, and, if necessary, antibiotics such as amoxicillin or benzetacil, prescribed by the general practitioner or otorhinolaryngologist, to deflate and remove pus. In addition to the remedies, there are homemade methods that can help with the treatment, like gargling with salt and water.
Remedies for sore throat with pus
Treatment should be done according to the cause of the infection, which is diagnosed by the general practitioner or otorhinolaryngologist, thereby alleviating body pain and fever that may be present, in addition to treating inflammation. The main forms of treatment are:
- Anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen, nimesulide, profenid, to improve inflammation, redness, difficulty swallowing and fever;
- Corticosteroids, such as prednisone or dexamethasone, when anti-inflammatories do not resolve or there is too much swelling in the throat;
- Antibiotics, such as benzetacil, amoxicillin or azithromycin, for example, are only used in cases of bacterial infection, as they are not useful for disinflammation, but rather to eliminate the bacteria that cause the infection.
In some cases, the infection may form an abscess in the tonsils, and when this happens, the doctor should drain the accumulated pus.
The pus that appears in the throat should not be removed with your finger or swab as it will continue to form until the inflammation improves, and doing so may even form wounds, as well as worsen pain and swelling on the spot.
However, it is important to remember that the presence of yellow or whitish pellets in the tonsils, without other symptoms, may be a sign of caseum, which is formed from accumulations of secretions of the mouth. Learn how the treatment for caseum should be.
What can cause pus in the throat
The main causes of pus in the throat are virus infections, such as Epstein-Barr, which causes mononucleosis, measles virus or cytomegalovirus, for example, or infections by bacteria that infect the respiratory tract, such as streptococci or pneumococcus.
Home treatment
There are home remedy options that can help treat inflamed throat, and reduce the amount of pus such as:
- Gargling with lukewarm water and salt, or lemon with water and honey;
- Honey teas with ginger, eucalyptus, mauve, salvia or alteia;
- Take grapefruit juice.
This type of treatment can be done as soon as the throat begins to become inflamed, to avoid worsening, or in conjunction with the remedies to remove the pus from the throat. Learn some recipes for home remedies for throat.
In addition, throughout the treatment, it is important to rest and drink plenty of fluids, to help the recovery of the body.
