Question 1

would azythromiycin help strep throat and or laryngitis ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but…: Azithromycin gets excellent tissue levels in the body, and strep is susceptible to it—if the infection is treated before it has spread to the bloodstream; then Azithromycin does not work well. If you have strep & aren't getting better, see your doc for re-evaluation.

Question 2

is it a symptom of strep throat to have laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Strep throat: Actually, not. A strep throat affects the pharynx and tonsils and is caused by bacteria. On the other hand, laryngitis involves the larynx or voice box and is mainly cuased by viruses. You develop a sore throat with strep and hoarness of the voice (or loss of voice in extreme cases) with laryngitis.

Question 3

what are the differences between laryngitis and strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Location, germ: Laryngitis is a condition of the voice box including the vocal cords that is generally caused by a virus. Strep throat is a condition where the bacteria group a strep invades the mucous producing, glandular areas of the upper throat above the voice box & continues into the back of the nose and adenoidal tissue.

Question 4

can i cure strep throat or laryngitis naturally?

Accepted Answer

: If it’s viral you can treat it with Tylenol and hot fluids. If it’s bacterial you need an antibiotic therefore see your doctor. Good Luck

Question 5

what are the different symptoms of strep throat and laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Hoarseness and pain: Laryngitis is associated with more hoarseness or lack of voice while strep throat is usually more associated with pain and trouble with swallowing and sometimes some hoarseness as well.

Question 6

can benadryl treat strep throat or laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

: No, it is an antihistamine medication used for allergy, not an antibiotic or antiviral medication. For viral upper respiratory infection, Benadryl is usually seen as a component of many OTC medications because Benadryl has mild anti-inflammatory effect which can reduce the secretion in upper airway.

Question 7

is a hoarse voice a symptom of strep throat or laryngitis?

Accepted Answer

Laryngitis: Acute laryngitis sx are hoarse voice, cough, sore throat and other URI sx.Strep throat  has headache, sore throat with exudate, bodyaches , fever, chills and no hoarse voice.

Question 8

is levofloxacin an effective drug in curing strep throat or pharyngitis/ laryngitis?? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: it isn't typical treatment for strep throat but usually would work. However, the most pharyngitis or laryngitis is caused by viruses, not treated by any antibiotic. If you have a virus, this treatment won't make any difference.

Question 9

i was diagnosed with possibly tonsilitis viral laryngitis or strep throat by the ai will this lump in my throat go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

??????????????: AI can give you a suggestion but the site does not diagnose or treat anyone for anything. If you have strep throat the swelling may clear on its own but you are at some risk for rheumatic fever/heart or kidney problems if it is not treated. If viral it should get better on it's own.

Question 10

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.

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