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hello, I have the pre-sore throat and a cold. I was around my grand daughter this past weekend who has strep throat. when should I get it checked or could I even have it? I did not drink or eat after her but held her and she coughed on me a few times. Thank you.
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..
As per your complain the symptoms of sore throat and cold are not indicative of strep throat that is a bacterial infection, rather they are due to Viral infection like Upper Respiratory Tract Infection or Common Cold.. As of now you should take a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.. Take anti histamine like Levocetrizine and decongestant like Phenylephrine.. Do warm saline gargles and steam inhalation.. Drink plenty of warm water and plenty of other fluids.. You can chew a Vitamin C pellet daily and also such a throat lozenge every 4 hours.. In case of no improvement in a week or if the symptoms worsen consult your local doctor and get evaluated..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the symptoms of sore throat and cold are not indicative of strep throat that is a bacterial infection, rather they are due to Viral infection like Upper Respiratory Tract Infection or Common Cold.. As of now you should take a combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.. Take anti histamine like Levocetrizine and decongestant like Phenylephrine.. Do warm saline gargles and steam inhalation.. Drink plenty of warm water and plenty of other fluids.. You can chew a Vitamin C pellet daily and also such a throat lozenge every 4 hours.. In case of no improvement in a week or if the symptoms worsen consult your local doctor and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.