What to do,
- Simple medications like anti-allergy and pain killer works. They can help you feel better.
- If your doctor did not give antibiotic, this doesn’t mean you are not sick.
- Drink plenty of fluids and have enough rest.
- Soothe throat with salt-water gargles, mouth wash, and lozenges.
- Significant dry cough may be alleviated with simple cough syrup.
What not to do.
- Do not demand antibiotics when your doctor says they are not needed.
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- Do not take antibiotics for viral infections. This is even more so for your young child.
- Do not take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. The treatment may not be right for your illness.
- Inappropriate use of antibiotic can also lead cause severe allergy and even be fatal.
Public can help to reduce antibiotic resistance by preventing misuse as follows.
- In spite of recent growing awareness of antibiotic resistance, misuse and over use still continues for number of reasons. Many hospitals and medical associations have implemented new diagnostic and treatment guidelines to reduce inappropriate use of antibiotics. However public awareness can help significantly.
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- Only your doctor can decide on antibiotic prescription.
- When you are prescribed antibiotic, do not stop or skip doses. Take appropriate daily dosage and complete entire course.
- Ask your doctor if you have any related issue/concern.
- Never keep leftover antibiotics for later illness. They may not be correct for your illness.
- Store medication as per instruction from the pharmacist. Once you open a bottle of antibiotics (for child) store it in the refrigerator and use it within the prescribed time period.
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