It may seem far-fetched, but not getting enough sleep can contribute to your symptoms of strep throat and other throat infections. Sleep helps your body fight infection. In fact, you are fighting the infection while you sleep. If you can get a decent nap in during the day, do it. Your body and your throat will thank you. Another reason to curl up at home for a few days is because of the contamination period: you don't want to be spread this unpleasant virus around.

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