Saturday, June 2, 2012

Understanding Strep Throat -- The Basics

What Is Strep Throat?

If you're feeling fine one moment -- and then suddenly your throat is killing you, you're running a high fever, and all your energy has vanished in a haze of illness -- you may have strep throat.

"Strep," in this case, stands for Streptococcus pyogenes, a common strain of bacteria that can live in your throat and nose for months without causing any harm. Tests show that about 20% of healthy people during the winter have the strep "bug" living uneventfully in their mouths or throats, without causing any symptoms. These carriers, who have no symptoms, do not spread strep germs and do not need to be tested or treated for strep.

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Earache and Sore Throat

When a person ends up with an earache and sore throat, it means that either the ear or the throat has been infected which has spread to the other one. Your ears and your throat are connected with the help of the Eustachian tube, hence, what affects the throat is most likely going to affect your ears too. Pollution, several allergies, swollen glands, or microbial infections can all contribute to an earache and sore throat. Let's learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this condition.

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Friday, June 1, 2012

Sore throat facts

Most sore throats are caused by viruses or mechanical causes (such as mouth breathing) and can be treated successfully at home.

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Saturday, May 12, 2012