Lysozyme chloride (Neuzym), an antiphlogistic enzyme preparation and Saibokuto, a Chinese medicine were administered to cases of abnormal sensation of the pharynx showing no marked organic diseases, and a comparative study was made of their efficacy. 1. The subjects used were 48 cases administered Saibokuto and 47 cases administered Neuzym for a total of 95 cases. There was no significant difference in the age and background factors between these subjects. 2. The improvement rating for subjective symptoms stood at 77.8% for Saibokuto and 57.1% for Neuzym. 3. Side-effects were observed in one case each of either drug, but disappeared with discontinuation of the medication. 4. The usefulness was 77.8% for Saibokuto and 51.7 % for Neu ym, there being no significant difference.
