[vc_row no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” border=”none”][vc_column width=”2/3″][text_output]Streptococcal; if you have ever been afflicted with these bacteria, ranks very high on the most uncomfortable diseases list. On top of that, Strep Throat as it’s known, even has a fatality rate if left untreated! In these days of Penicillin though, Strep Throat is not nearly as fatal, but can lead to other serious diseases such as Rheumatic Fever and Scarlet Fever. Because of reasons like these, you should see an ENT specialist at Central Park ENT in Dallas, Fort Worth, or Arlington with every occurrence of Strep Throat, no matter how minor it may seem.
How Strep Throat is spread
Strep Throat spreads by contact with salivary droplets and mucus from an infected individual. This means kissing, coughing, sneezing and wheezing are the main routes through which you may become infected. Strep travels through tiny droplets in the air when a person sneezes or coughs, which is why you should keep at least 25 feet away from anybody who is infected.
Telltale signs that you are affected
You usually know you have the Strep Bacteria in the morning when you wake up. While visual signs may not be visible yet, your throat and tonsils will feel extremely swollen and thick. Around 24 hours after the initial symptoms, you should be able to open your mouth while looking into a mirror and see that there are spider web-like yellow lines on the insides of your throat. When this symptom appears, it is usually best to visit Central Park ENT for treatment. You will usually be prescribed an antibiotic and ordered to drink hot fluids to ease the pain.
How Strep affects your day
Talking, swallowing, and doing anything that involves your mouth becomes a hassle. Most employers will request that you take time off until you have healed due to its high levels of contagiousness and discomfort. Also, if you are infected you will find it very difficult to communicate since Strep will make it painful to talk and will weaken your voice substantially.
If you think that you have been affected with Strep Throat, it is in your best interest to visit a Central Park ENT clinic in any of our Dallas, Fort Worth, or Arlington locations. Our professional doctors will be able to help you treat and recover from your symptoms as quickly as possible so you can return to your daily tasks as quickly as possible. Use the Contact page here to get in touch with Central Park ENT and select your location of choice.[/text_output][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][image type=”none” float=”none” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” src=”490″][/vc_column][/vc_row]