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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
126
Moderate
480
Mild
884
None
1,176

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Sore throat (Pharyngitis)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Sore throat (Pharyngitis)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Tonsillectomy 4   Tonsillectomy: 0%
Amoxicillin 2   Amoxicillin: 0%
Dexalgin throat lozenge 2   Dexalgin throat lozenge: 0%
Whiskey 2   Whiskey: 0%
Cough Drops 2   Cough Drops: 0%
Tetracaine-Lidocaine Mouthwash 1   Tetracaine-Lidocaine Mouthwash: 0%
Cefaclor 1   Cefaclor: 0%
Clarithromycin 1   Clarithromycin: 0%
Guaifenesin 1   Guaifenesin: 0%
Speech / Language Therapy 1   Speech / Language Therapy: 0%
Airborne 1   Airborne: 0%
Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack 1   Azithromycin 5 Day Dose Pack: 0%
Oxymetazoline nasal 1   Oxymetazoline nasal: 0%
Equate Acetaminophen 1   Equate Acetaminophen: 0%
Honey 1   Honey: 0%
Vicks Vapodrops 1   Vicks Vapodrops: 0%
Adenoidectomy 1   Adenoidectomy: 0%
Lemonade and salt gargling 1   Lemonade and salt gargling: 0%
SMZ-TMP DS 1   SMZ-TMP DS: 0%
Chemoradiotherapy 1   Chemoradiotherapy: 0%
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) 1   Acetaminophen (Paracetamol): 0%
Cepacol lozenge 1   Cepacol lozenge: 0%
Azithromycin 1   Azithromycin: 0%
Water 1   Water: 0%
Loratadine 1   Loratadine: 0%
Zinc 1   Zinc: 0%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1   Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 0%
Acyclovir 1   Acyclovir: 0%
Vitamin D 1   Vitamin D: 0%
CT Angiography with contrast 1   CT Angiography with contrast: 0%

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