Papillomatosis of the larynx is a common disease. A few years ago, the only possible treatment for the problem was surgery, and over time, conservative methods of combating the disease have emerged.
Reasons
Papillomas in the throat appear due to the growth of connective tissue and epithelium. These formations are benign. However, this does not mean that they should be ignored.
Externally, the growths resemble red or pink rooster hives. Rarely do single copies appear. There are often many formations.
They form on the tongue, directly in the larynx, palate and vocal cords, in the arches of the tonsils, in the pharynx and trachea.
The biggest danger is papillomas in the throat, which interfere with the normal functioning of the respiratory tract. These are growths in the bronchi and trachea. They cause serious consequences and complications.
When HPV is activated, papillomas appear in the throat.
This happens under the following conditions:
- presence of infectious diseases such as scarlet fever, measles;
- reduction of immunity;
- polluted atmosphere in the living space;
- presence of chronic diseases of the nose, throat and ears;
- vocal cord tension.
There is a concept of "juvenile papillomatosis". They suffer from small children. With it, many papillomas in the throat close the lumen of the larynx, which interferes with the normal respiratory process.
Adults with HPV in the trachea or bronchi can develop into a malignant tumor if left untreated. However, even surgery does not guarantee that the formations will not reappear.
Papillomas in the throat: symptoms
At an early stage, the problem may not manifest itself.
However, as the warts grow, the symptoms are:
- shortness of breath;
- appearance of noise, unexplained cough, heaviness in the throat;
- problems with the endocrine system;
- any changes in the respiratory system;
- cough accompanied by sputum or even bleeding;
- swelling in the throat.
In children, papillomas in the throat may present with symptoms:
- asthma attacks due to edema in the respiratory tract;
- appearance of shortness of breath;
- difficulties in the implementation of the respiratory process;
- suffocation;
- disorders in the development of the child.
How can you become infected?
Papillomavirus comes in contact with an infected person.
This can happen in several ways:
- Sexually. In particular, the risk of developing papilloma is high for those who have sex.
- The way of life. When using a towel, blanket, as well as common areas.
- Through a kiss
- In case of injuries or micro cracks.
- self-infection;
- When passing through the birth canal (to an infected newborn).
Who is at risk?
HPV in the throat often occurs in children with ENT-related infections. These include pharyngitis, tonsillitis, tracheitis, purulent otitis media, laryngitis.
The most common papillomatosis of the throat was among people aged 20 to 45 years.
A person with bad habits at risk, constant stress, unhealthy lifestyle.
There are a number of indirect factors that can lead to the development of throat papillomas:
- taking hormonal pills;
- living in an area with high air pollution;
- second-hand smoke;
- disorders of oral care;
- hormonal failure in the body;
- presence of hereditary factors;
- stress.
Types of HPV in the throat
There are many classifications of throat papillomas.
Types of disease are divided by age as follows:
- Congenital (ie infection occurred in childhood).
- child.
- Earned (during sexual intercourse or through domestic use).
- Mature.
- Repetitive.
Another section is based on the degree of growth of papillomas:
- a limited choice, when the spread of formations occurs in a certain area of the throat;
- general form, when papillomas are scattered everywhere;
- obturator type. In this case, the growths block the passage of air through the respiratory tract.
The disease may be due to the condition of the respiratory system and the presence of symptomatic manifestations:
- First compensation rate. It is characterized by a slight difficulty in breathing and exhalation, the appearance of noise.
- The second rate of compensation. Shortness of breath appears, the body stops getting enough oxygen, there is a constant feeling of discomfort, cold sweat appears, the skin begins to turn blue.
- Third degree, when there is a complete cessation of breathing. The patient loses consciousness due to asphyxia.
Depending on the presence of oncogenic features, there may be a papilloma in the throat:
- benign;
- malignant.
Localization of papillomas
Neoplasms can be located directly in the throat, in any part of it or in the larynx. Which of them is dangerous?
These growths in the throat affect the tonsils. There are papillomas on the soft palate or side walls. Rarely, formations can be found on the vocal cords. Do not confuse papillomas in tonsils and plugs.
In the second case, there is a taste of pus in the mouth. It is impossible to determine exactly what this is ⏤. You should contact a specialist.
If it is a fungus, it is enough to rinse the problem area. If there is a papilloma in the tonsils, then the doctor will prescribe an effective therapy. It can be conservative treatment or surgery.
Papilloma of the larynx is dangerous. These growths can disrupt the patient's speech and interfere with the respiratory process. It is important that this problem occurs in children.
Significant narrowing of the respiratory lumen can lead to laryngeal papilloma suffocation, lack of oxygen in the body and death.
Diagnosis of papillomas in the throat
Before starting treatment for papillomas, your doctor will prescribe a number of diagnostic measures.
Papillomatosis of the throat can be detected using the following:
- Laryngoscopy - the study of the problem area using a special laryngoscope.
- Histology - the study of papilloma tissue. It is often done after the growth has been removed or a biopsy has been taken.
- Microlaryngoscopy - allows you to take into account all the nuances of the appearance of education.
- Electroglottography - allows you to determine the type of papillomas (benign or malignant).
- X-ray - determines how common the problem is in the throat.
Conservative treatment
Papillomas in the throat can be treated conservatively. The most common method is chemotherapy. It is performed with the help of drugs based on chemicals.
They are applied to the affected areas, used for this purpose:
- Potassium permanganate.
- salicylic acid.
- Silver nitrate salts.
- Sulfuric acid.
- Perhydrol.
- Nitric acid.
The cauterization procedure should be performed by a qualified person. There are a number of substances that are banned for the treatment of children due to their high toxicity.
Another conservative method is radiotherapy. Its main task is to destroy diseased cells. This modern method has recently been increasingly used to remove papillomas.
Remove tumors in the throat and with the help of radiotherapy. The main advantages of the method are the absence of damage or scars, rapid healing and exclusion of relapses.
The doctor prescribes antiviral drugs, recommends taking immunostimulants.
Removal of papillomas in the throat
Experts believe that the only correct and effective treatment option is surgical removal of papillomas.
The appropriate method is selected for this:
- laser;
- radio wave method;
- cryodestruction;
- laryngoscopy;
- electrocoagulation.
Spontaneous removal of neoplasms is not possible. Papilloma is more likely to be injured. This will cause a benign tumor to rapidly degenerate into a cancerous formation. Only a surgeon will perform the operation successfully.
Surgery to remove growths in children is contraindicated. This causes complete cessation of breathing. These methods are not used in early childhood.
Treatment with folk remedies
There are a number of folk remedies that can be used to get rid of papilloma in the throat. They are based on natural herbs and plants. A simple remedy is to eat 1 tablespoon of fresh honey a day.
The infusion of bay leaves will help to cope with the problem. They are poured with boiling water and kept in a thermos overnight. The resulting drug is drunk during the day. The course of drug treatment is 2 weeks.
An effective recipe is a mixture of chopped horseradish with honey. Ingredients are taken in equal proportions. You need to take a tablespoon a day. The gruel is placed on the tongue and washed off with water after a few seconds.
From ancient times the people treated the papillomas localized in the throat by drinking a decoction of a mixture of bird cherry, thyme, licorice, currant, raspberry, coltsfoot and plantain. The drug is taken 3 months one hour after meals.
You can not treat the problem with folk recipes. The sooner the patient sees a doctor, the sooner he will receive highly qualified care, which will help prevent the consequences.