- The pop bottle method. Put the pill on your tongue. Close your lips tightly around the opening of a bottle of water. Close your eyes. ...
- The lean forward method. Put the pill on your tongue. Sip, but do not swallow, some water. Tilt your head forward, chin toward chest.
Is it normal to gag during strep test?
Your child may have some gagging when the swab touches the back of the throat. If your child's throat is sore, the swabbing may cause brief discomfort.
Do strep throat tests hurt?
If you have a sore throat, a doctor or nurse may wipe the back of your throat to test for strep bacteria. It won't hurt and it only takes a couple of seconds.
What can mess up a strep test?
The rapid strep screen is fairly reliable, but antibiotics and antiseptic mouthwash can affect the test results.
Can you refuse a strep test?
If you are refusing testing and treatment of Group B Strep there is a 1% chance your baby will be exposed. The risks to the baby of untreated Group B Strep are infection, pneumonia, meningitis and death.