Compared to ibuprofen, paracetamol turns consumes more effective when a sore throat. This is because these two drugs work in different ways.
As quoted from page Daily Mail, Tuesday (09/12/2014), paracetamol kill throat pain without affecting the immune system while ibuprofen can actually prolong the symptoms of coughs, colds and sore throats due to its function as a bridge immune defenses.
Chairman of the association of family doctors in the UK, Dr Mike Smith said, sore throat is usually caused by bacteria or viruses. This means that you only need to boost immunity.
"But I would have preferred if the patient is drinking lots of water and lots of rest (sleep) at home," said Smith.
Previously, researchers from the University of Southampton find paracetamol is the best treatment for coughs, colds and sore throats. While the combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen treatment is not recommended, and ibuprofen can slow recovery mentioned cough, runny nose and sore throat.
Professor Paul Little, who led the research at the University of Southampton, said ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory. So there is the possibility that these drugs interfere with the immune response and cause prolonged symptoms some people.
"For now, personally I do not advise patients to take ibuprofen when treating coughs, colds and sore throats," said Little.
As quoted from page Daily Mail, Tuesday (09/12/2014), paracetamol kill throat pain without affecting the immune system while ibuprofen can actually prolong the symptoms of coughs, colds and sore throats due to its function as a bridge immune defenses.
Chairman of the association of family doctors in the UK, Dr Mike Smith said, sore throat is usually caused by bacteria or viruses. This means that you only need to boost immunity.
"But I would have preferred if the patient is drinking lots of water and lots of rest (sleep) at home," said Smith.
Previously, researchers from the University of Southampton find paracetamol is the best treatment for coughs, colds and sore throats. While the combination of paracetamol and ibuprofen treatment is not recommended, and ibuprofen can slow recovery mentioned cough, runny nose and sore throat.
Professor Paul Little, who led the research at the University of Southampton, said ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory. So there is the possibility that these drugs interfere with the immune response and cause prolonged symptoms some people.
"For now, personally I do not advise patients to take ibuprofen when treating coughs, colds and sore throats," said Little.