A prospective study on the homoeopathic management of acute pharyngitis based on Boenninghausens totality.

Acute Pharyngitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the pharynx. It stands out as one of the most prevalent upper respiratory ailments encountered in clinical practice, particularly among pediatric patients in India. The prevalence of Group A Pharyngitis (GAS) in this demographic varies from 4.2 to 13.7%. Streptococcus pyogenes (group A beta – haemolytic streptococci) infection is the primary bacterial cause of acute pharyngitis, accounting for approximately 5 to 15% of sore throat cases in adults and 20 to 30% in children.The standard medical approach to acute pharyngitis often involves the antibiotics for bacterial infection and relieve symptoms. Concerns about antibiotic resistance have arisen due to the excessive use of antibiotics, prompting the search for alternative treatment methods.The current research is centered on managing acute pharyngitis through the use of homoeopathic medicines, employing Boenninghausen’s method to construct the totality. The study is justified by the need to expand the evidence base for Homoeopathic treatment in this common medical condition. By examining the symptoms and individualized Homoeopathic remedies, the study aims to contribute to improved patient care in the management of acute pharyngitis. Improvement of the symptoms is assessed using Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homoeopathy clinical assessment tool.