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it all sort of depends. When i have had strep throat it is usually for 2 to 3 days. And you can never be sure
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Can Gatorade get rid of strep throat?
Gatorade won't get rid of strep throat, but it may make it feel better.
Do you cough and sneeze when you have strep?
No you don't, if you do then its just a viral infection in the throat area is is easier to get rid of.
What is the scientific name for strep throat?
The bacterium is called "streptococcal pharyngitis". This is the strain which causes strep throat. There are many other causes for sore throat as well, so be sure and check with your doctor if you have a fever of 101 or higher. Strep throat can only be diagnosed 100 percent by running blood tests, so just because you have a sore throat doesn't mean you have strep. Drink plenty of fluids because fluids help the body rid itself of toxins as well as keep you hydrated and helps to move that mucous out of the body.
Why cant you get rid of strep throat?
You can. It goes away within 3 to 7 days. With or without meds. But if you don't take medications your cantagious weeks after you no longer show symptoms
Will hot tea with honey and lemon help with strep throat?
It will help the pain, but you need antibiotics to get rid of the strep bacteria. Please don't wait, because the strep bacteria can cause serious medical issues.
How do you get rid of a sore throat at home?
Well, the best thing to do is not think about it. It sounds lame but it works. Drinking water will not help. A sore throat is associated with a dry throat from direct air flow, or cough or allergies. The best way to get rid of a sore throat is to take a shower or drink tea with ginseng. If your sore throat persists for more than 15 hours, you should consult your primary physician, as this may be a sign of strep throat
What can you take for a strep throat?
First of all, did you pick up a prescription??? (probably amoxicillin or penicillin) Hot tea and chicken noodle soup will help to soothe your throat. Cough drops may help... Make sure to drink lots of fluids!!! Feel better soon!
Are microbes bad?
They can be because they cause diseases like strep throat, colds, and chicken poxs. But, they can help get rid of diseases too but not always.
Why does your child keep getting strep throat?
children in Iceland? in France? in Australia? in the world!! Who would know this??
How do you treat strep throat symptoms without a doctor?
Strep throat can be treated without going to the doctor. There will be more discomfort involved in the healing process due to swollen throat or pharyngitis. It will take 4 to 7 days for your immune system to build up antibodies to fight the Streptococcus bacteria that cause strep throat. What you can do to minimize the discomfort is take warm tea with lemon or buy a local anesthetic spray to numb the swollen tonsils. Good luck fighting the bacteria!
Would drinking a little bit of hydrogen peroxide help to get rid of strep throat at all?
Not sure. But my instincts tell me that's a terrible idea. I don't recommend it.
Is a sore throat contagious?
Sore throats may be caused by either bacteria or viruses. Viruses often give symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and cough -- but not always. Bacteria (strep) usually are not associated with these "cold" symptoms. It is impossible to tell just by looking at the throat whether it is a virus or strep throat. You have to swab it. Currently, there are no antibiotics that work well against viruses that typically cause a sore throat. That's okay because the body gets rid of this on its own, so all you have to do is treat the symptoms like the pain. Strep throat needs antibiotics to cure it. A person with strep throat is considered non-infectious after the first 24 hours of antibiotics. If your child has strep throat she should stay away from others until that 24 hours is up. Viruses, on the other hand, are most infectious usually before you have symptoms, such as a sore throat so it is not necessary to keep your child home if she only has a viral sore throat. For many reasons I believe it is important not to treat a "strep throat" based upon observation alone. The throat should be swabbed for culture.
