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Table 5. Prevalence of self-medication by symptoms or diseases.

Symptoms/Diseases No. (%)
n=222
Teeth/gum symptom/complaint 12(5.40)
Upper respiratory tract infection, sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, cold 25(11.26
Throat symptom/complaint 8(3.60)
Fever 18(8.10)
Tonsillitis 20(9.00)
Influenza 37(16.66)
Inflammation/infection, not specified 26 (11.70)
Urinary tract infection 9(4.05)
Skin infection, other 11(4.95)
Cough 12(5.40)
Diarrhea 25(11.26)
Ear infections 8(3.60)
Chronic diseases, others 11(4.95)