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What Are The Symptoms Of A Strep Throat Infection?

I am sure that my daughter has strep throat as the to of her mouth as well as the back of her throat are spotty red/white. She is running a low grade fever . She complained about sore throat on Thursday and I did not see any signs of strep at that time but as the weekend has progressed so has her sore throat. She just sleeps. This is a long holiday weekend do I take her to the ER or do I call my family DR. for treatment?
Thu, 29 Jun 2017
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Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern.
Strep throat treatment consist of :
-Antibiotics :penicillin or amoxicillin (Amoxil) to treat strep throat if you are not allergic
- pain relievers: Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) to bring down a fever and ease the sore throat.
-Rest
-Gargling: Rinse with a mixture of a quarter-teaspoon of salt and 8 ounces of warm water to relieve a scratchy throat.
-Lozenges and hard candy
-Drink lots of fluids: Do this especially if you have a fever. Water and warm liquids such as soup or tea soothe the throat and keep you hydrated. If cold feels better on your throat, suck on a frozen pop or ice chips. Avoid orange juice, lemonade, and other drinks that are high in acid.
-Soft foods: Examples include yogurt, applesauce, or frozen yogurt. They're easier to swallow.
Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I'll be glad to help, thanks!
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What Are The Symptoms Of A Strep Throat Infection?

Hello, my name is Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi. I understand your concern. Strep throat treatment consist of : -Antibiotics :penicillin or amoxicillin (Amoxil) to treat strep throat if you are not allergic - pain relievers: Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) to bring down a fever and ease the sore throat. -Rest -Gargling: Rinse with a mixture of a quarter-teaspoon of salt and 8 ounces of warm water to relieve a scratchy throat. -Lozenges and hard candy -Drink lots of fluids: Do this especially if you have a fever. Water and warm liquids such as soup or tea soothe the throat and keep you hydrated. If cold feels better on your throat, suck on a frozen pop or ice chips. Avoid orange juice, lemonade, and other drinks that are high in acid. -Soft foods: Examples include yogurt, applesauce, or frozen yogurt. They re easier to swallow. Hope my answer was helpful, if you have any other questions I ll be glad to help, thanks!