I think I have Strep throat coming on! Is there anything I can do? It's becoming difficult to talk. Not scratchy just dull pain. At work with no place to go. HELP!
2006-09-20 05:27:59 · 6 answers · asked by roguequeen69 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I usually get either Strep or an ear infection once a year. Stupid Head infections! I wish I could just cut it off! :(
2006-09-20 05:46:32 · update #1
do you get strep often? if not, there is no reason to suspect strep rather than a viral upper respiratory infection. do you have a fever? if you do get strep a lot, then see your doctor for a rapid strep test. then you can get a prescription of antibiotics if necessary.
however, do not take antibiotics for a cold. they are useless. if you have a cold, go home, rest, eat healthy and take care of yourself.
hope you feel better!
2006-09-20 05:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by trinity729 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me get out my swabs and microscope and I'll tell you in a jiffy!
Rest
Take plenty of water
If you are not allergic:
Take Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
Gargle aspirin
See your doctor - if it is a strep throat you may well need antibiotics.
Tell your boss. I am sure (s)he will not want an infectious type around the office any longer than necessary. They would much rather one employee go home early than to have half the office off sick!
Furthermore, if you are in a decent sort of company you may actually have medical help on site. Some places have an occupational health and safety section and may have an occupational physician who can help you.
2006-09-20 12:30:26 · answer #2 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saline gargles, warm. Did the cultures grow type A strep? If not who knows?
2006-09-20 15:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Follow Rain's advice it is exactly right.
In the days before antibiotics strep throat could be a killer so don't fool around with it
2006-09-20 13:35:27 · answer #4 · answered by jonnyraven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I swear by the drug found at any store called Airborne! You take it at the first sign of sickness. I took it today and yet I know that I still have a bad cold I feel like now I can get through the rest of the day at work.
2006-09-20 12:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by Kit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Repeated gargling with lukewrm water provides good relief.You can also try sipping some hot liquids or just lukewarm water.
2006-09-21 08:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by varda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋