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Sore throat (Pharyngitis) Symptom 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. Read more...Click to read more below


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Symptom Severities

Sore throat (Pharyngitis) severity pie chart

Treatments Patients Take For Sore throat (Pharyngitis)

Treatments Patients Take For Sore throat (Pharyngitis)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
2 7% Whiskey: 7%
1 3% Cepacol lozenge: 3%
1 3% Equate Acetaminophen: 3%

Report created on November 22, 2009.