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Strep Throat NaturalRemedies Most sore throats are caused by viral infections and clear up on their own without any treatment. A strep throat however is caused by bacterial If you have strep throat you may see these symptoms within 3 days:
- Red and white patches in the throat
Antibiotics are usually the first line of treatment for a strep throat, so you should probably consult your health care provider to confirm a diagnosis and to get a prescription. Here are some remedies to help you feel better while your throat heals:
- Keep your throat moist by sucking on hard candy or lozenges
- Eat ice cold or frozen foods to help soothe the throat
- Gargle with warm salt water
- Avoid spicy and acidic foods
Some herbal remedies for sore throats include:
In addition to these you can try a tea made up of the juice of 1/4th of a Lemon, one tea spoon of Apple cider vinegar, a small pinch of cayenne and one teaspoon of honey.
This is an old home remedies for sore throat. A throat spray made of sage is also said to be helpful with sore throats but may have to be purchased commercially as it has to be prepared in exact proportions.
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