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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Medical Therapy overview
The treatment of odynophagia depends on it's etiology.
Medical Therapy of common causes of odynophagia:
Following are few common conditions of odynophagia. These conditions are managed accordingly:
Upper respiratory tract infections:
- Antibiotics
- Cephalosporins,
- penecillins.
- macrolides
- Vancomycin
- Anti tuberculosis therapy
- Soothing agents
- marshmallow plan
- Sage
- echinacea
- Apple cider vinegar
- Salt water gargle
- Honey
- Licorice root
- Lemon water
- Ginger root tea
- Coconut oil
- Cinnamon
- Plenty of fluids
- Chicken soup
- Peppermint tea
- Chamomile tea
- Herbal throat lozenges.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis:
- Anticholinergics
Lower esophageal spasms
- Anticholinergics
- Antispasmodics, botulinum toxin injection
- (lower esophageal spasm)
Myasthenia gravis, Polymyositis Scelroderma:
- Glucocorticoids
- Muscarinic agents
Gastroesophageal reflux disease:
- Proton pump inhibitors
- Promotility agents, weight loss
- Avoidance of offending foods
- Elevated sleeping
Tumors of esophagus, lung or oral cavity:
- Surgical therapy
- Radiation therapy
- Anti-tumor medication
- Soothing agents
- NSAIDS
- Morphine
Foreign body:
- Surgical removal
- Propelling agents (Barium swallow as coin in children )
- NSAIDS