Question 1

please tell me, could i chew tobacco with a strep throat?

Accepted Answer

No, you shouldnt: It will increase the throat irritation and take longer to heal.  You shouldn't chew tobacco without a strep infection either.  You are clearly addicted to nicotine, and you need to decide whether you or the tobacco are in charge of your life.  Chewing tobacco markedly increases the incidence of cancer of mouth, throat, tongue and larynx.  Best thing to do is stop.

Question 2

18 years old, slight ear pain, slight sore throat, dipping tobacco user of 3 years slight loss of taste of tobacco not food, what is wrong with me?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: Perhaps you have a virus.  Stop using tobacco and see your doctor if symptoms last more than 3-4 days

Question 3

how do you get strep throat?

Accepted Answer

From someone else: Strep throat is a bacterial infection that people usually get from being exposed to another infected individual.

Question 4

how does strep throat spread?

Accepted Answer

Thru the Air: Strep is a contagious disease and spreads thru close respiratory contacts.Avoidance and good handwashing may help minimize the spread.

Question 5

how do you avoid strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Wash hands: You can't always prevent throat infections. Avoid contact with a known carrier or someone who is infected and wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands.

Question 6

how can i cure a strep throat?

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Streph Throat: Please see your physician for a streph throat test - if positive you will be treated with antibiotics. Rest, hydrate well with water & stay far, far away from cigarette smoke. You can keep mucosa  moist with a humidifier. Add honey & a small amt. Of lemon juice to chamomile tea. Slippery elm bark lozenges are another option. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle severa >>.

Question 7

how do you catch strep throat ?

Accepted Answer

Secretions: You catch it by coming in contact with someone's saliva and then touching your mouth.

Question 8

what do i take for strep throat?

Accepted Answer

If verified- treat: The majority of sore throats are viruses, but if you have verified strep you should have it treated with an antibiotic. Symptoms may improve in a day or two without treatment, but complications would still be possible without proper treatment.

Question 9

how do you treat a strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: Strep throat usually response to appropriate antibiotic.

Question 10

what medicines treat strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: like penicillin, cephalexin and azithromycin are commonly used.

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