This a comparative, open label, parallel group, non interventional study which compares the tolerability and influence of Ectoin containing Lozenges to saline solution and lozenges containing hyaluronic acid for the treatment of acute viral Pharyngitis. The observation takes place over a period of 7 days. Response to treatment is recorded at day 1 and day 7 by the physician and by the patient in a dairy.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
90
HNO-Praxis Elmshorn
Elmshorn, Elmshorn, Germany
HNO-Praxis Mahlstedt
Berlin, Germany
HNO-Praxis Möller
Lüneburg, Germany
HNO-Praxis
Norderstedt, Germany
Change in Pharyngitis symptom score evaluated by the physician
The intensity of the symptoms and signs will be graded on a continuous numeric scale, i.e. absent-0, severe-10. The following signs and symptoms will be documented: * pain on swallowing * tickle in the throat * hoarseness * dry mouth and throat * burning of throat * patient´s General condition * reddening of the oropharynx * reddening of the larynx
Time frame: day 1 and day 7
Change in Pharyngitis symptoms evaluated on patient´s diaries
The intensity of the symptoms and signs will be graded on a continuous numeric scale, i.e. absent-0, severe-10. The following signs and symptoms will be documented: * pain on swallowing * tickle in the throat * hoarseness * dry mouth and throat * burning of throat * patient´s General condition
Time frame: 7 days
Change in patient´s General condition evaluated by the physician
Time frame: day 1 and day 7
Patient´s Evaluation of tolerability
Assessment of tolerability on a numeric scale (bad-0; very good-10)
Time frame: 7 days
physician´s Evaluation of tolerability
Assessment of tolerability on a numeric scale (bad-0; very good-10)
Time frame: day 7
Change in number and type of adverse Events
Incidence of adverse Events and correlations with the therapy
Time frame: 7 days
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