Strep Throat

Let’s talk about strep throat – honestly it is the positive most parents hope for! In a world full of viral infections and “waiting it out”, strep can be a nice surprise when you get the right care, quickly! Strep is the cause of a sore throat about 40% of the time and therefore it is important to always check for strep if your child complains. Strep is a bacterial infection in the throat caused by Group A Strep that requires an antibiotic to treat. Strep is most common in elementary school aged children and can be spread from an infected child sneezing and coughing or you child touching a contaminated surface. 

When a child has Strep their throat is typically sore and red, they will run fever and their tongue can look coated white or pale grey. Often with strep your child will complain of a headache and fatigue. Kiddos often say “my neck hurts” or have swollen lymph nodes in their neck. They can also throw you for a loop and your child can be experiencing fever, vomiting and abdominal pain – never saying their throat is sore.  

After starting antibiotics your child usually feels better in 24 – 36 hours. Did you know it is important to change your child’s toothbrush after 48 hours on antibiotics and make sure you wash their favorite cup really well?

If you have more questions let’s set up a phone call or a home visit – no more urgent care waiting rooms! Sit at home in your comfy clothes, turn on a movie and snuggle you sick little one. We will be your Saving Grace. 

Is it Allergies or an Infection?

With the weather getting nicer and trees in bloom, it can be hard to tell the difference between seasonal allergies and an upper respiratory infection.  Here are a few helpful tips to help you navigate the difference. 

Tip 1: Duration

Allergies tend to last longer than infections. Allergy symptoms can persist for weeks or even months, whereas infections usually last a few days to a couple of weeks. If your symptoms persist beyond two weeks, it is more likely to be allergies than an infection.

Tip 2: Type of Symptoms

Allergies and infections can cause similar symptoms like coughing, sneezing and congestion.  However, allergies often involve itching in the nose, throat, and eyes, whereas infections tend to cause more pain and discomfort in those areas.  Allergies do not cause a fever.

Tip 3: Drainage Color

The color of the discharge can also help you differentiate between allergies and infections.  Allergies usually produce clear, thin mucus, while infections MAY produce yellow or green mucus.

Is it allergies or an upper respiratory infection?  Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference.  If you’re unsure about whether you have allergies or an infection, it’s always best to consult with a health care professional to get a proper diagnosis and treatment.  Saving Grace treats both children and adults for allergies and upper respiratory infections. 

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IV Therapy for Adults and Children

Infusion therapy has many benefits, whether it’s providing essential nutrients, addressing dehydration, or just simply making people feel better. At Saving Grace, we provide infusion services for both adults and children.

Infusions Services for Adults

If you’re like many people, you probably take a multivitamin or supplement every day. Did you know that since the vitamins and supplements we take orally have to go through the digestive tract, our bodies can only absorb about one half of the nutrients?

Intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy allows for 100% absorption and leaves you feeling hydrated and refreshed! 

IVs can be used for a wide variety of reasons. Patients utilize IV vitamin replacement to have that quick recharge and often report feeling better by the time the IV is complete. IV therapy is great for when you are recovering from surgery, after an illness (such as the flu or stomach bug), post workout/running marathon, for anti-aging and for people who have gene mutations that make it difficult to absorb vitamins. 

They are also beneficial when traveling to avoid or recover from jet lag and dehydration. Different formulations are available based upon symptoms and desired result and can be highly specific such as IV’s formulated to benefit hair and nails. In short, many vitamins are difficult (if not impossible) to obtain in our daily diet. So, the opportunity to receive these vital nutrients at the cellular level is a great way to support a healthy lifestyle. Anti-aging vitamins administered via IV allow patient to achieve optimal therapeutic levels.

Infusion Services for Children

In pediatrics, certain IV fluids or medication serve several purposes including rehydration and anti-nausea (very helpful for a variety of stomach bugs) to help your child recover quickly.

Another common use is to treat migraine – especially for the teenager who often suffers with these terrible and recurrent headaches. IV therapy can be given with a special “headache formulation” to help with the acute pain and rid them of their headache quickly. It is terrible to watch your child suffer with pain and IVs are an option to help in these instances.

If you’re interested in exploring what infusion therapy can do for you, check out our infusion services page and see which one could be right for you.