Question 1

are there any over-the-counter rapid strep throat tests?

Accepted Answer

No: An office or facility must have a lab certification through the feds to use this diagnostic tool.At the least it requires a physician/lab director licensed in the state and be subject to inspection and regular registration updates.

Question 2

i have a sore throat and feel a strep throat coming on. is there any over-the-counter medication i can take to prevent this from happening?

Accepted Answer

No: Strep throat is a bacterial infection that takes root no matter what preventative measures you may employ. Now if it's a viral infection instead, then some homeopathic remedies may help a bit, like echinacea. However, staying well hydrated and resting is the best medicine.

Question 3

red spots on gums? taking meds for strep throat

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic Reactions: Good day;
   Any allergic reaction to a prescribed  antibiotic needs to be discussed with your doctor. A similar medication may be as effective without the side effects.

Question 4

i have strep throat. now i have more white pockets after meds?

Accepted Answer

Strep: If you completed the meds and still have pus, it either is the meds didn't work, you have another infection on top of the strep (ex.mono, adenovirus), or you have tonsillar stones which has nothing to do with the infection.

Question 5

i have strep throat, and i'm at my dads house, and i forgot my meds so is there any home remedies?

Accepted Answer

No: If you have a strep throat even without antibiotic treatment you will probably get better in about 7 days but you will then run the risk of developing the serious post-streptococcal sequella of glomerulonephritis or rheumatic fever.  To prevent this you must take a full 10 days of a penicillin antibiotic.  Throat lozenges, cepacol throat spray and tylenol (acetaminophen) are symptomatic treatments.

Question 6

i hvae strep throat  a second time in a month and i can't afford the meds this tiime how can i get rid  of it?

Accepted Answer

Meds: Unfortunately of you really have the bacterial infection you need antibiotics to fully take care of it.  If you had a swab of your throat and it wa positive you have a bacterial infection.  Depending on where you i've there are programs at pharmacies that have really cheap or even free antibiotics.  You should try to find out where these are at do you can get treated.

Question 7

3 yr old has strep throat. looking back, she started symptoms 2 weeks before getting meds. worried that we left it untreated for so long. harmful?

Accepted Answer

No : Prolonging the thrapy for strept throat  is not associated with any untoward effect.

Question 8

which drug is better for strep throat - cefixime or azithromycin?

Accepted Answer

Cefixime: Cefixime (suprax) is a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia; bronchitis; gonorrhea; and ear, lung, throat, and urinary tract infections. Azithromycin (zithromax) can be used for strep throat, but there have been several reports in the medical literature of the development of resistance to this antibiotic.

Question 9

when testing for strep throat can they detect drug usage like marijuana?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat: Only if you specifically ask for drug screen.

Question 10

had strep throat week ago took amoxicillin it went away,it came back bc i only did two day meds. after i dusted at work it back again can it be dust?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: It may be local irritation but it is important to finish the course of  antibiotics as prescribed by your PCP.
Stay well hydrated and rest during your recovery.

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Are there any over-the-counter rapid strep throat tests?

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I have a sore throat and feel a strep throat coming on. is there any over-the-counter medication i can take to prevent this from happening?

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Red spots on gums? taking meds for strep throat

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I have strep throat. now i have more white pockets after meds?

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I have strep throat, and i'm at my dads house, and i forgot my meds so is there any home remedies?

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I hvae strep throat a second time in a month and i can't afford the meds this tiime how can i get rid of it?

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3 yr old has strep throat. looking back, she started symptoms 2 weeks before getting meds. worried that we left it untreated for so long. harmful?

A member asked:

Which drug is better for strep throat - cefixime or azithromycin?

A member asked:

When testing for strep throat can they detect drug usage like marijuana?

A member asked:

Had strep throat week ago took amoxicillin it went away,it came back bc i only did two day meds. after i dusted at work it back again can it be dust?

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