What medicine should I take if I have a sore throat due to strep throat? Analysis of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, with the change of seasons and the high incidence of influenza, pharyngitis and sore throat have become hot health topics discussed all over the Internet. Many netizens seek medication advice on social media and medical platforms. This article combines the hot data of the past 10 days to compile authoritative medication guidelines and precautions for you.
1. Common causes of pharyngitis and sore throat
According to data from platforms such as Baidu Health and Tencent Medical Dictionary, the current main causes of throat discomfort include:
| Cause type | Proportion | Typical symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| viral infection | 58% | Dry throat, low-grade fever, muscle aches |
| bacterial infection | 25% | Purulent discharge, high fever |
| allergic reaction | 12% | Sudden itching and rash |
| excessive use of voice | 5% | Hoarse voice, no fever |
2. Ranking of popular drugs (e-commerce platform data in the past 10 days)
| Drug name | Type | Applicable symptoms | Search popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudilan anti-inflammatory tablets | Chinese patent medicine | Redness, swelling, heat and pain | ★★★★★ |
| Watermelon cream lozenges | topical medication | Dry itching and stinging | ★★★★☆ |
| amoxicillin capsules | antibiotics | bacterial infection | ★★★☆☆ |
| Lanqin oral liquid | Clear away heat and detoxify | viral pharyngitis | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ibuprofen extended release tablets | painkillers | With body pain | ★★☆☆☆ |
3. Medication plans for different types of pharyngitis
1.viral pharyngitis(highest proportion):
It is recommended to use antiviral drugs such as ribavirin (doctor's advice required), combined with proprietary Chinese medicines such as honeysuckle granules. The recently hotly searched question "Is oseltamivir effective for strep throat?" experts responded that it is only effective against influenza viruses.
2.bacterial pharyngitis:
Antibiotics need to be used after blood tests are confirmed, and cephalosporins and azithromycin have been shown to be effective in recent clinical use. Note: A doctor on the Xiaohongshu platform warned that the misuse of antibiotics will aggravate drug resistance.
3.allergic pharyngitis:
Antihistamines such as loratadine combined with saline mouthwash are the current mainstream solutions. Weibo health topics show that the pollen concentration is high this spring, and the number of allergic patients has increased by 30% year-on-year.
4. Medication precautions that are hotly discussed on the Internet
| Controversial topics | Expert opinion | support rate |
|---|---|---|
| Do antibiotics need to be taken on an empty stomach? | Amoxicillin is recommended after meals to reduce gastrointestinal irritation | 89% |
| Can lozenges be used for a long time? | Continuous use for no more than 1 week may destroy oral flora | 92% |
| Can Chinese and Western medicines be mixed? | An interval of 2 hours is required to avoid interaction. | 85% |
5. Popularity ranking of adjuvant therapies
Searches for popular non-drug therapies on Douyin, Bilibili and other platforms have surged:
1. Steamed oranges with salt (+150% search volume this week)
2. Honey pear water (e-commerce pear sales increased by 40%)
3. Acupoint massage (Tiantu point tutorial has over 2 million views)
6. Medical tips
The following situations require immediate medical attention:
• High fever lasting for more than 3 days (Weibo epidemic weekly report indicates that the proportion of type A influenza has increased recently)
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Significantly swollen lymph nodes in the neck
Note: The above data statistics period is from X month X to X month X, 2023, and is compiled based on Baidu index, Weibo hot search, and e-commerce platform data. Please follow your doctor's instructions for specific medication. This article is for reference only.
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