The most common chronic diseases of the nasopharynx are rhinitis (nose disease), laryngitis (inflammation of the larynx), and pharyngitis and tonsillitis (inflammations of the throat). Medicine in Israel has excelled in treating diseases with atrophic and subatrophic processes in the upper respiratory tract.
Causes
Chronic rhinitis is not always an independent disease. Very often it is a symptom of completely different processes – sinusitis, adenoiditis, circulatory disorders. The onset and development of the disease are inextricably linked to infectious diseases, periodically recurring acute rhinitis, circulatory disorders with adenoids, etc. The prolonged course of the disease causes hypertrophy or atrophy of the mucosa, changes in the vascular system. The chronic course of the disease is exacerbated by the constant influence of adverse factors, both external and internal.
Symptoms of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases of the Nasopharynx
Examination of patients with chronic nasopharyngeal diseases confirms the presence of dryness of the mucosa of the upper respiratory tract. Mucus is present on its surface. The nasal passages of patients are enlarged, the posterior surface of the pharynx is shiny, and mucus may also be present on the vocal cords. In cases of atrophy of the upper respiratory tract, inflammatory processes are often found in the area of the Eustachian tubes. Chronic intoxication may be caused by the tonsils and oral cavity. Patients with chronic nasopharyngeal diseases complain of frequent headaches, olfactory disturbances, and dryness of the mucous membranes.
Diagnosis of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases of the Nasopharynx in Israel
The diagnosis in Israel is primarily based on the medical history and patient complaints. An otolaryngologist examines the mucous membranes, paying attention to swelling, redness, and the presence of mucus. Additional diagnostic examinations are conducted, such as rhinoscopy, bacteriological analyses, and X-rays of the paranasal sinuses.
Treatment of Chronic Inflammatory Diseases of the Nasopharynx in Israel
In Israel, patients with chronic nasopharyngeal diseases are successfully treated using inhalation procedures with mineral waters. During inhalation, dispersed particles of potassium, sodium, magnesium, and others coat the surface of the respiratory tract with a thin layer, washing them, thinning the mucus, and removing it. Traditionally, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are used to treat nasopharyngeal diseases. To improve metabolic processes, dietary adjustments are made. Additionally, UHF therapy and inhalations using essential oils may be applied.