Acute viral pharyngitis Andrographis paniculata, acute viral pharyngitis, sore throat, plant extract, spray
Conditions
Interventions
The throat spray that contains Andrographis Paniculata extract (Invented by the research group) was prescribed to spray in the throat 2 puffs/time and 3 times a day for 5 days for patients in group A,
Experimental Drug,Active Comparator Drug
Andrographis Paniculata spray,chamomile spray
Sponsors
Abhaiphubet Chaopraya Hospital Foundation
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients (aged from 18 years old) presented in the hospital with an acute sore throat for less than 4 days were enrolled. The patients with a pain score greater than 5 out of 10 and a diagnosis of acute pharyngitis confirmed by an otolaryngologist were included in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria were positive COVID-19 test, history of allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity to any of the study medications, pregnant or lactating women, and patients who had taken antibiotics or corticosteroid less than 14 days prior.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| sore throat THE FIRST DAY BEFORE INTERVENTION AND 1 to 5 DAYS AFTER INTERVENTION 11-point numeric rating scale from 0 to 10 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| difficulty swallowing THE FIRST DAY BEFORE INTERVENTION AND 1 to 5 DAYS AFTER INTERVENTION 11-point numeric rating scale from 0 to 10,cough THE FIRST DAY BEFORE INTERVENTION AND 1 to 5 DAYS AFTER INTERVENTION 11-point numeric rating scale from 0 to 10,pharyngeal erythematous mucosa THE FIRST DAY BEFORE INTERVENTION, 3 and 5 DAYS AFTER INTERVENTION severity scale 0 to 3,pharyngeal swelling mucosa THE FIRST DAY BEFORE INTERVENTION, 3 and 5 DAYS AFTER INTERVENTION severity scale 0 to 3 | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactRisa Okonogi
Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital
Outcome results
None listed