Avoid Allergens
For people that are allergic to substances like pollen, grass, and pet dander, the immune system reacts by releasing chemicals that cause symptoms like nasal congestion, watery eyes, sneezing, and throat irritation. [4] Excess production of phlegm in the olfactory organ may cause it to drip down the back of the throat, irritating it. There are different types of allergies and it is advisable to avoid foods or other substances that irritate your respiratory tract and may cause strep throat. The streptococcus bacteria also trigger a runny nose, sneezing, and wheezing. When you are experiencing all or some of these symptoms, it is only through a medical diagnosis that you can determine if you have or don’t have strep throat.