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Can you recommend a good way to treat strep throat without going to the doctor's?
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Get streph test: Don't skip the streph test to avoid complications. Sore throat for significant sore throat with swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician & get a streph throat test. Consider tylenol (acetaminophen) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. Saltwater gargles: mix 1 tsp salt in 8 oz warm water – gargle several times a day. Or gargle with aloe vera juice twice a day.
Answered 3/21/2020
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