• Which treatments provide the most relief for pharyngitis pain? 

    Frye, Rebecca; Bailey, Justin; Blevins, Amy (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, antibiotics, and oral and intramuscular steroids are effective (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A, meta-analysis). Ibuprofen relieves pain more effectively ...