The causative agent of infectious mononucleosis - Filatov's disease - is the Epstein-Barr virus. Infection occurs by airborne droplets as a result of close contact between the patient and the healthy. It manifests itself as a sore throat, aggravated by swallowing, nausea and headache. Lymph nodes are enlarged, liver and spleen are damaged. The appearance of rashes on the skin, yellowness is possible.
It is necessary
- - chicory root, marshmallow, burdock, fireweed leaf, mint herb;
- - succession herb, yarrow, immortelle flowers, calendula;
- - hydrogen peroxide 3%, fir oil.
Instructions
Step 1
The diagnosis is made on the basis of laboratory and clinical data. There is an increase in lymphocytes by more than 15%, "atypical" mononuclear cells appear in the blood. Serological studies reveal the presence of heterophilic antibodies to the erythrocytes of various animals.
Step 2
There is no specific therapy, therefore, symptomatic therapy is used in practice. It consists in adherence to bed rest, during the period of fever - taking antipyretics and drinking plenty of fluids. Nutrition should be complete, rich in vitamins.
Step 3
To reduce the manifestations of sore throat, gargle with a solution of salted water, furacilin, baking soda.
Step 4
If complications arise, the doctor prescribes antibacterial drugs.
Step 5
Use traditional medicine recipes. To gargle, take the following plants - chicory root, marshmallow, burdock, fireweed leaf, mint herb. Grind and mix all components taken in equal proportions. Brew 300 ml of boiling water in a thermos 2 tablespoons of the collection overnight. After straining, gargle 5-7 times a day between meals.
Step 6
For internal use, prepare the following collection. In an equal amount, take the herb of the string, yarrow, immortelle flowers and calendula, chop, mix. Brew a tablespoon of the collection with a glass of boiling water and leave in a warm place for 2 hours. Filter and drink 50 ml 3-4 times a day. The course of admission is at least 10 days.
Step 7
Fir oil is considered an effective treatment for angina with mononucleosis. First, gargle with a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution - a tablespoon per 100 ml of warm water. Then draw fir oil into a 2 ml syringe for injections and irrigate the tonsils with it.
Step 8
Also, put 2 drops of oil into each nostril. Repeat the procedure 3 times a day. First, there is an active burning sensation, sputum from the nose, lacrimation. But after 10-15 minutes, the discomfort disappears.
