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Is it safe to sing or play an instrument when you have strep?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Sure!: If it doesn't cause pain, there's not reason not to do these things.

Answered 10/29/2015

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Treated: If you're not too ill and feel up to it, those activities shouldn't make a difference while you're on treatment.

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