How Can Strep Throat In Children Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 29 Nov 2017

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Question : My kids keep catching step throat. Are there any over the counter meds or vitamins I can give them to prevent strep?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Vitamins will not help

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

Sore throat does not essentially mean that it is due to Strep. Rather, it could also be due to viral causes. Some children have a propensity. Giving vitamins will not help. Rather give him Montair LC (monteleukast + levocetirizine) (prescription medicine) or cetirizine (OTC) once daily during such episodes.

I will await your response.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (12 minutes later)

They do have step. And they keep catching it. I took them to the doctor every time. They do the strep test at the doctors office and they end up positive for strep. This is the 5th time this year.

I looked online and saw there are probiotics available that I could give to them to prevent strep. Have you heard of anything like that?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Gurgling with lukewarm water should help

Detailed Answer:
In that case the tonsils need to be examined. What I have said still holds valid. Gurgling with lukewarm water should help.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D