Local empirical treatment of acute sore throat

Zaichenko G.V., Mishchenko O.Ya.

• Institute of professional development of pharmacy National University of Pharmacy, Kharkov

Summary. Despite the fact that the leading etiologic factor of sore throat is a viral infection, remains widespread inappropriate use of antibiotics by patients as a result of self-treatment and according to recommendation of a physician. When the risk factors are absent use of antibiotics for the treatment of sore throat is irrational, symptomatic treatment is recommended as a first-line therapy.

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