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[Acute tonsillopharyngitis: the effectiveness of topical therapy]
E V Nosulya1, I A Kim1, N M Chernykh2
1Russian Medical Academy of Post-Graduate Education, Moscow, Russia, 125367.
Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
|November 4, 2015
Summary
Furasol sore throat gargle effectively reduced tonsillopharyngitis symptoms when added to antibiotic therapy. This topical treatment, combined with systemic antibiotics, improved pharyngeal microflora and mucous membrane health without adverse effects.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Medicine
Context:
- Acute tonsillopharyngitis is a common upper respiratory tract infection.
- Standard treatment involves systemic antibacterial therapy.
- Adjunctive topical treatments may enhance clinical outcomes.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of furasol sore throat gargle solution as an adjunct to antibacterial therapy for acute tonsillopharyngitis.
- To assess the impact of furasol gargle on oropharyngeal microflora and mucous membrane resistance.
Summary:
- Forty patients with acute tonsillopharyngitis received systemic antibacterial therapy; 20 also used furasol gargle.
- Microflora composition and antibiotic resistance were assessed before treatment.
- Furasol gargle, combined with antibiotics, showed significant regression of subjective tonsillopharyngitis symptoms and inflammatory changes.
- No adverse effects on oropharyngeal microflora or mucous membrane resistance were observed.
Impact:
- Furasol sore throat gargle solution can be recommended for combined treatment of acute tonsillopharyngitis.
- This topical therapy offers a safe and effective adjunct to systemic antibiotics.
- The study provides evidence for improved patient outcomes in managing acute tonsillopharyngitis.
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