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Sore throat (Pharyngitis) Report
Sore throat, also known as pharyngitis, is the inflammation of the pharynx (throat). A sore throat is a common symptom of a viral upper respiratory infection and may also be symptomatic of a number of conditions.
What we've learned from patients who report Sore throat (Pharyngitis)
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
86 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
333 |  |
|
Mild
|
635 |  |
|
None
|
858 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Sore throat (Pharyngitis)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 3 |  |
|
| Tonsillectomy | 2 | |
|
| Whiskey | 2 | |
|
| Honey | 1 | |
|
| Vicks Vapodrops | 1 | |
|
| Zinc | 1 | |
|
| Acyclovir | 1 | |
|
| Vitamin D | 1 | |
|
| Lemonade and salt gargling | 1 | |
|
| Cough Drops | 1 | |
|
| None currently | 1 | |
|
| Tetracaine-Lidocaine Mouthwash | 1 | |
|
| Cepacol lozenge | 1 | |
|
| Azithromycin | 1 | |
|
| Dexketoprofen | 1 | |
|
| Loratadine | 1 | |
|
| Guaifenesin | 1 | |
|
| Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack | 1 | |
|
| Airborne | 1 | |
|
| Oxymetazoline nasal | 1 | |
|
| Equate Acetaminophen | 1 | |
Report created on May 25, 2012.