and this is a two fold question. I don't get sick often but I just got over some gross congestion/sore throat thing a couple weeks ago. Now all of the sudden I have a very sore throat but I'm not congested or anything. It's the worst sore throat i've ever had.
first part: is it possible I have strep? the people at my college's health services place told me I have to wait 48hrs before they'll do a throat culture because it won't work before then. Are they just lazy? hahaha.
Part two: I made out with someone over the weekend. is it possible I could have caught it from him even if he wasn't sick?
2007-02-01 03:15:43 · 2 answers · asked by Jeffrey 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Sore throat is usually due to a viral infection. Gargling with warm salty water or mouthwash can reduce the pain and inconvenience. You can find some good home remedies at http://ailments.in/sorethroat.html
2007-02-01 22:11:32 · answer #1 · answered by Karunya 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be possible that you have strep. Gargle salt water and drink hot lemon any honey: It won't hurt you at least, and it might even sooth that sore throat and boost your immune system.
2007-02-01 11:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋