Colds, flu and coughing: Over-the-counter products for pharyngitis and tonsillitis
Pharyngotonsillitis is an inflammatory condition of the pharyngeal wall. Respiratory viruses are the major causes of pharyngitis, while bacteria account for 5-30% of cases. Once treatment of the underlying aetiology is considered and addressed, management of pharyngotonsillitis focuses on providing...
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| description | Pharyngotonsillitis is an inflammatory condition of the pharyngeal wall. Respiratory viruses are the major causes of pharyngitis, while bacteria account for 5-30% of cases. Once treatment of the underlying aetiology is considered and addressed, management of pharyngotonsillitis focuses on providing symptomatic relief. A variety of systemic and topical therapies are available. This brief review discusses over-the-counter medicines that may be considered for both adults and children. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0408f0ff56164eaba4e4b867b3bb25642025-08-20T04:03:13ZengAOSISSouth African Family Practice2078-61902078-62042013-08-0155410.1080/20786204.2013.108743714664Colds, flu and coughing: Over-the-counter products for pharyngitis and tonsillitisJ. van Schoor0Amayeza Information CentrePharyngotonsillitis is an inflammatory condition of the pharyngeal wall. Respiratory viruses are the major causes of pharyngitis, while bacteria account for 5-30% of cases. Once treatment of the underlying aetiology is considered and addressed, management of pharyngotonsillitis focuses on providing symptomatic relief. A variety of systemic and topical therapies are available. This brief review discusses over-the-counter medicines that may be considered for both adults and children.https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/3530coldsflucoughingpharyngitistonsillitis |
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