Online Sore Throat and Strep Care in Ohio
Y-City Telemedicine treats sore throats by video for adults in Ohio. Visits are $100, and you're often seen within 30 minutes, 7 days a week. Abby Guirguis, APRN-CNP, reviews your symptoms and can prescribe treatment for strep when appropriate, or refer you for in-person testing if needed.
Not for emergencies. Go to the ER or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, trouble swallowing your own saliva or drooling, can't open your mouth fully, have a muffled voice, swelling in your neck, or severe pain on one side of your throat.
What are common sore throat and strep symptoms?
- Sore or scratchy throat
- Pain when swallowing
- Fever
- Red, swollen tonsils, sometimes with white patches
- Swollen, tender glands in the neck
- Headache or body aches
Is it strep or a virus?
Most sore throats are caused by viruses and get better on their own with rest, fluids, and over-the-counter pain relief. Strep throat is a bacterial infection that needs a test to confirm. Cough, runny nose, and hoarseness point more toward a virus. Abby will review your symptoms and decide whether a strep test makes sense.
Can strep be treated by video?
Often, yes. Abby reviews your symptoms and history during the video visit. If strep is likely, she can prescribe an antibiotic and send it to the pharmacy you choose. In some cases, she may refer you to an urgent care for a strep test first.
When should I be seen in person?
Go to the ER or call 911 if you have trouble breathing, trouble swallowing your own saliva or drooling, can't open your mouth fully, have a muffled voice, swelling in your neck, or severe pain on one side of your throat.
How much does a sore throat visit cost?
$100, paid by credit card when you book. Any prescription is filled at your pharmacy and paid separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can you prescribe antibiotics for strep without a test?
How long does a sore throat last?
Do I need to be in Ohio?
Sore throat? Get seen today
$100 video visits, 7 days a week, from anywhere in Ohio.