What medicine is given for sore throat? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, sore throat has become one of the hot topics on social platforms and health topics. Especially with the change of seasons and the high incidence of influenza, many netizens are concerned about how to quickly relieve symptoms. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the treatment drugs and precautions for sore throat.
1. Common causes of sore throat
According to feedback from medical experts and netizens, sore throat is mainly caused by the following reasons:
| Reason type | Proportion (approximately) | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Viral infections (such as colds, flu) | 65% | Accompanied by fever and cough |
| Bacterial infection (such as strep) | 25% | tonsil suppuration, high fever |
| Environmental irritation (dryness, pollution) | 10% | Dry and itchy without fever |
2. Ranking of Popular Relief Drugs
Based on the sales volume on e-commerce platforms and the popularity of discussions on social platforms, the following drugs have received the most attention:
| Drug name | type | core ingredients | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watermelon cream lozenges | Chinese patent medicine | Watermelon frost, borneol | Mild swelling and pain, dry itching |
| Huasu tablets (Cediodine lozenges) | chemicals | Cediodine | Sterilize and reduce inflammation |
| golden throat lozenges | Chinese patent medicine | Menthol, honeysuckle | temporary relief of discomfort |
| Diquinonium chloride lozenges | chemicals | Diquinonium chloride | bacterial infection |
3. Top 3 folk remedies practiced by netizens
Home relief methods shared frequently on social platforms:
| method | support rate | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Gargle with light salt water | 82% | No more than 5 times a day |
| honey water drinking | 76% | Diabetic patients should use with caution |
| Pear + rock sugar stew | 68% | Suitable for those with dry cough without phlegm |
4. Doctor’s recommended medication principles
1.Identify the cause: Bacterial infections require antibiotics (such as amoxicillin), but viral infections do not require
2.Restrictions on use of lozenges: Most lozenges should not exceed 6 tablets per day to avoid oral flora imbalance.
3.Be wary of superimposed medication: Some Chinese patent medicine lozenges contain borneol and should not be used by pregnant women.
4.48 hour rule: If symptoms persist for more than 2 days or fever exceeds 38.5℃, seek medical attention promptly.
5. Recent special reminders
① Appears in many placesMycoplasma pneumoniaDuring the epidemic, some patients reported sore throat as the first symptom
② As the autumn allergy season approaches, it is necessary to differentiate between allergic pharyngitis and infectious pain
③ When purchasing drugs online, pay attention to check the approval number (National Drug Approval starts with Z/H)
Note: The statistical period of the above data is from October 1 to 10, 2023. The sources include Weibo health topics, Zhihu discussions in the medical field, JD/Taobao drug sales lists, etc.
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