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Prevalence of self-medication practices among households for ailments including acute respiratory infections
| Treatment approach | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Treated with herbs grown at home | 1 |
| Treated with herbs locally purchased | 2 |
| Ignored the symptoms | 11 |
| Treated with medication including tablets or syrups | 21 |
| Sought medical help at a clinic or hospital | 29 |
| Given home remedies including gargling with salt water or inhaling vapors from dissolving menthol-containing ointments in water | 36 |
