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The Best Treatment Options for Strep Throat

The Best Treatment Options for Strep Throat

The Best Treatment Options for Strep Throat
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1. Antibiotics
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2. Gargling With Salt Water
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3. Over-the-Counter Medications
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4. Humidifiers and Warm Compresses
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5. Hydrate
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6. Rest
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7. Avoid Irritants
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8. Eat Foods That Are Easy To Swallow
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9. Honey
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10. Throat Lozenges
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The Best Treatment Options for Strep Throat
1. Antibiotics
2. Gargling With Salt Water
3. Over-the-Counter Medications
4. Humidifiers and Warm Compresses
5. Hydrate
6. Rest
7. Avoid Irritants
8. Eat Foods That Are Easy To Swallow
9. Honey
10. Throat Lozenges

The Best Treatment Options for Strep Throat

Strep throat is common in children between the ages of 5 and 15 years. However, it can affect adults and caregivers who come into direct contact with the infected person. Strep throat is an infection in the tonsils and throat caused by a bacteria known as Group A Streptococcus. Symptoms may include difficulty swallowing, fever, swollen lymph nodes, nausea, and stomach aches. Your healthcare provider can diagnose strep throat by performing a rapid strep test or a throat culture test. Throat culture tests can take up to two days to be confirmed. This is because it can take up to two days for the bacteria to grow. Antibiotics are usually prescribed to treat strep throat. Keep in mind that, if left untreated, it can lead to severe complications. However, there are treatment options for strep throat that can help soothe the throat.

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