What Is Pharyngitis?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
The treatment of pharyngitis will depend on what the underlying cause is. In many cases, treatment won’t be deemed necessary, although the patient might be prescribed medication that will help to relieve the pain. This is often the case with viral infections, and the patient will likely be asked to take it easy and take on plenty of fluids.
In cases of a bacterial infection, antibiotics are likely to be prescribed, and it is important to complete the course to prevent the infection from spreading. In more serious viral infections, antiviral medication may be deemed necessary. Other treatments may be deemed necessary depending on the diagnosis of the condition.
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