Pharyngitis
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Pharyngitis Treatment
Treatment for pharyngitis includes:
Rest
Drink plenty of liquids.
Antibiotics for
bacterial pharyngitis
Intramuscular injection of
dexamethasone
may help relieve symptoms in some cases.
Take nonprescription medication for
sore throat
:
Sore throat
sprays
Sore throat
lozenges
Gargle with warm salt water
Acetaminophen
for pain
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
for pain:
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
For more information:
Viral pharyngitis treatment
Bacterial pharyngitis treatment
Tonsillitis treatment
Peritonsillar abscess treatment
Mononucleosis treatment
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Last Updated: Mar 16, 2009
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Linder JA, Stafford RS. Antibiotic treatment of adults with sore throat by community primary care physicians: a national survey, 1989-1999. JAMA. 2001 Sep 12;286(10):1181-6.
Zwart S, Sachs AP, Ruijs GJ, Gubbels JW, Hoes AW, de Melker RA. Penicillin for acute sore throat: randomised double blind trial of seven days versus three days treatment or placebo in adults. BMJ. 2000 Jan 15;320(7228):150-4.
