Strep Throat?!

Strep Throat?

Are there any at home remidies that can cure this or do you absolutely need antibiotics? I just don't have medical insurance....Can't really afford it right now. Any Help or Ideas are greatly appreciated! Can it just run it's course?

2 months ago
I have a horrific dry cough and there are white bumps on my throat. Also my son and mother have both been diagnosed with strep (I don't know why I didn't remember this sooner, from my last question ??)......so I am just assuming it is strep.

Hi Chrys, you can only reduce are Strep Throat symptoms. Chamomile tea had every few hours will ease the pain and reduce inflammation. Sage is beneficial in treating throat pains by reducing inflammations and protects the membranes of the mouth and throat, while garlic is a natural antibiotic helpful in speedy recovery and removal of bacteria in case of sore throat caused by flue or bacterial infection. Beside the above alternatives, one should take proper rest; drink extra fluids and gargle twice or thrice a day with warm salt water.

But Chrys, Strep throat is a contagious infection of the pharynx (throat) by the streptococcal bacteria, resulting in pain and inflammation. And help from your doctor is necessary for you.

Eat foods such as soups, cooked cereals, mashed potatoes, soft fruits, yogurt and soft-cooked eggs as they are easy on a sore throat.
Cold foods such as frozen yoghurts, fruit popsicles are also soothing. It is ideal to avoid spicy and acidic foods. Look article: http://www.askedweb.com/askedweb/home_re...
Jason Homan