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Be aware that most sore throats are caused by viruses, not strep. Sore throats should only be treated with antibiotics if the strep test is positive. Strep cannot be accurately diagnosed by symptoms or a physical exam alone. Even though strep thro...
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Strep throat is treated with antibiotics. Penicillin is the preferred medication. Oral penicillin must be taken for 10 days. Patients need to take the entire amount of antibiotic prescribed and not discontinue taking the medication when they feel ...
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To reduce the risk of complications and prevent transmission to others, streptococcal pharyngitis should be treated with an antibiotic, most often penicillin (either injectable or oral). For patients allergic to penicillin, erythromycin is the pri...
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Strep throat is treated with antibiotics. Penicillin is the preferred medication. The typical dose for adults is Penicilin V, 250 mg by mouth, four times a day or 500 mg twice a day. Alternatively, 250 mg of erythromycin may be given four times a ...
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Conventional medicine is very successful in treating strep throat. However, several alternative therapies may help to resolve the disease or relieve symptoms. Herbal remedies such as echinacea ( Echinacea spp.), goldenseal ( Hydrastis canadensis )...
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Strep throat is treated with antibiotics. Penicillin is the preferred medication. Oral penicillin must be taken for 10 days. Patients need to take the entire amount of antibiotic prescribed and not discontinue taking the medication when they feel ...
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Increasing the humidity in your home helps eliminate the dry air that can irritate and inflame the passages in the nose and throat. Humidified air can relieve the discomfort of colds and the flu and can be particularly helpful for people who have ...
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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world. Childre...
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