
What Causes Severe Fever And Flu Like Symptoms Along With Sore Throat?

What can or should I do now? Should I take him in for strep. Test ?
Go for swab test
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Dear Ms
Going by description of red dots it appears to be follicular Pharyngitis. As there is no fever there is no cause for concern. A would suggest you to get a swab test for streptococcal and other atypical infection.
In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Warm saline gargling: To a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of common table salt. Make child gargle the throat with it thrice a day.
Being warm and antiseptic it will relieve the throat congestion
2. Normal Saline Nebulization: Plain normal saline Nebulization is equally effective
3. Cough suppressant syrup : If there is no sputum (nonproductive cough ), antitussive will provide much needed relief
4. Make child sip spoon of honey with 2 drops of lemon juice added thrice a day.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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