Strep throat!?

Question

My girlfriend has strept throat what things can she take inorder to make her feel better is there any things around the house she can take in order to make her feel better!!??? thanks...i will give 5 stars to the best answer!!!

Answer 1

She really needs to see a doctor for treatment of her strep throat. When strep throat goes untreated, it can lead to some pretty severe complications, some of which may not show up for quite some time.

Most sources give tips to help ease the pain and discomfort:
1. avoid citrus juices because the acid can be irritating
2. drink warm liquids
3. use ibuprofen to reduce inflammation
4. drink plenty of fluids

Answer 2

How do you know she has strep? This can only
be identified by a test. Has she been to a Dr.?
If she truly has Strep...this is very contagious and
you could easily catch it. She must stay away from
others and not go to school. She should be on some antibiotics. There's not a lot of home remedys that will help. Maybe a warm water gargle. If she gets a fever that elevates, she's in trouble. Get her to a Dr. and she should take the meds.

Answer 3

There are home care steps that people can take to ease the discomfort of their strep symptoms.


Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain. Aspirin should not be given to children because of its association with an increase in Reye's Syndrome, a serious disease.


Gargle with warm double strength tea or warm salt water, made by adding one teaspoon of salt to eight ounces of water, to relieve sore throat pain.


Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid acidic juices like orange juice because they irritate the throat.


Eat soft, nutritious foods like noodle soup. Avoid spicy foods.


Avoid smoke and smoking.


Rest until the fever is gone, then resume strenuous activities gradually.


Use a room humidifier, as it may make sore throat sufferers more comfortable.


Be aware that antiseptic lozenges and sprays may aggravate the sore throat rather than improve it.

Alternative treatment

Alternative treatment focuses on easing the symptoms of strep throat through herbs and botanical medicines. Some practitioners suggest using these treatments in addition to antibiotics, since they primarily address the comfort of the patient and not the underlying infection. Many practitioners recommend Lactobacillus acidophilus to offset the suppressive effects of antibiotics on the beneficial bacteria of the intestines.

Some suggested treatments include:


Inhaling fragrances of the essential oils of lavender (Lavandula officinalis), thyme (Thymus vulgaris), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus), sage (Salvia officinalis), and sandalwood (Aromatherapy).


Gargling with a mixture of water, salt, and tumeric (Curcuma longa) powder or astringents, such as alum, sumac, sage, and bayberry (Ayurvedic medicine).


Taking osha root (Ligusticum porteri) internally for infection or drinking tea made of sage, echinacea (Echinacea spp.) and cleavers (Gallium aparine) Osha root has an unpleasant taste many children will not accept (Botanical medicine).

Answer 4

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