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Cohort study investigating the natural history and management of sore throat and tonsillitis among adults in UK general practice

2026-02-17 primary care research Title + abstract only
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BackgroundRecurrent sore throat affects a small minority of adults but can cause substantial morbidity. Evidence to guide tonsillectomy eligibility in adults is limited, and current criteria are extrapolated from paediatric populations. We aimed to describe the epidemiology, management, and prognosis of adult sore throat in UK primary care. MethodsUsing CPRD Aurum (2010-2020 adults with a first coded episode of sore throat or tonsillitis were identified and matched to controls. Episode frequenc...

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