RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Steroids as adjuvant treatment of sore throat in acute bacterial pharyngitis JF Canadian Family Physician JO Can Fam Physician FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada SP 52 OP 54 VO 58 IS 1 A1 Simon C. Schams A1 Ran D. Goldman YR 2012 UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/58/1/52.abstract AB Question I see many children suffering from sore throat and acute pharyngitis. Some adult studies describe faster pain relief when sore throat is treated with steroids. Would a single dose of a steroid, as an anti-inflammatory agent, provide accelerated pain relief for sore throat in children? Answer A single dose of oral dexamethasone (0.6 mg/kg, maximum 10 mg) leads to significantly (P < .05) faster onset of pain relief and shorter suffering, especially in children with severe or exudative group A β-hemolytic streptococcus–positive acute pharyngitis.