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Remedies for strep throat​

Explanation:

Strep throat is caused due to bacterial infection by Streptococcus bacteria especially by Streptococcus pyogenes or the group A Streptococcus.

The typical symptoms include raw, itchy, scratchy, painful sore throat with fever, chills, headache, swollen lymph nodes, trouble swallowing, or loss of appetite etc.

Treatment line or remedies includes:

  1. Antibiotic
  2. Symptom relief

Antibiotic which act against the Strep bacteria like amoxicillin, Penicillin, azithromycin, Cephalosporins etc are prescribed by the physician. Antibiotics help the body to

  1. Fight against the bacterial invasion
  2. Prevent fever and reduce other symptoms
  3. Prevent the spread of disease
  4. Decrease other complications.

Symptomatic relief with respect to symptoms exhibited like:

  • Over-the-counter Tylenol, acetaminophen or paracetamol for fever and headache
  • Sucking throat lozenges to soothe down the irritating throat
  • Gargling a warm water mixed with little salt
  • Using cool-mist humidifiers
  • Drinking warm beverages

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