Question 1

i have strep throat and every time i doze off, 8 wake suddenly in a panic and it feels like sleep apnea, wake up to my snoring or in this fear state?

Accepted Answer

Possible association: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders associated with group B streptococcal infection, or PANDAS,  appears to be a real association of the effects of antibodies produced against the strep bacteria.  Rheumatic heart disease occurs in children because of antibodies against strep which attack the heart, prevented with at least 10 days of antibiotics.  Be sure you take 10 days worth.

Question 2

daughters uvula is stuck to one tonsil. she has always had large tonsils, but since having strep at halloween it has been stuck to one side that is much larger. no sore throat or symptoms. but does snore, could that be related?

Accepted Answer

: Snoring is related to the overall large size of the tonsils &amp; adenoids at that age. By the time the kid reaches 8-10 their body grows faster than the T&amp;A's and they become relatively smaller. Then most stop snoring. The uvula can participate, but would not be the cause. The random attachment to one side or another has little importance and should return to a normal configuration over time.

Question 3

29 female, good health, overweight, 5'2-155lb. currently with strep throat, woke up bc not breathing. never happened before. not a snorer. reason?

Accepted Answer

Swollen throat: Swelling in the throat can trigger symptoms similar to sleep apnea on a temporary basis.

Question 4

how bad is strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacteria behind strep throat is naturally colonized in some folks. When it is actually infecting you, that is, provoking an immune response in you, it can produce significant problems if left unchecked including rheumatic fever and subsequent heart valve disease later.

Question 5

is strep throat seasonal?

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Yes!: Majority of "strep throat" occurs in winter and spring.

Question 6

can i die from strep throat?

Accepted Answer

No: Your doctor must diagnose strep throat.  If your doctor did in fact diagnose strep, it is easily treated.  You won't die!

Question 7

what is done 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 8

what is strep throat s history ?

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?: Unsure what you mean with your question.  If you mean it's prodrome (early presentation), the symptoms can widely vary and group a beta-hemolytic strep can masquerade as a lot of other illnesses.  However, sore throat, sometimes fevers, frontal headache, stomach ache, vomiting and nausea, sandpapery rash are all seen.

Question 9

i have had strep throat for a year?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms or + tests: There are people that carry strep A year round and will always have a positive rapid test or culture. Blood studies usually show the body is not reacting to the germ.When they come in with a viral sore throat, most treat it as strep.If you are a carrier, it is a bother, but requires no treatment.If you get repeated strep illness,there are combinations of meds that can help stop it.

Question 10

what if strep throat goes untreated?

Accepted Answer

Complications: Complications of strep threat include: abscess, mastoiditis, otitis, rheumatic fever, glomerulonephritis.  Rheumatic fever can effect your joints and your heart which can lead to rheumatic heart valve disease.  In the past people would get "saint vidas dance" from cerebral disease.  Glomerulonephritis is inflammation of your kidneys.

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I have strep throat and every time i doze off, 8 wake suddenly in a panic and it feels like sleep apnea, wake up to my snoring or in this fear state?

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Daughters uvula is stuck to one tonsil. she has always had large tonsils, but since having strep at halloween it has been stuck to one side that is much larger. no sore throat or symptoms. but does snore, could that be related?

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29 female, good health, overweight, 5'2-155lb. currently with strep throat, woke up bc not breathing. never happened before. not a snorer. reason?

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How bad is strep throat?

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Can i die from strep throat?

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