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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunny Kumar MD [2]

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