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
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treatment guidelines to reduce inappropriate use of antibiotics. However public awareness can help significantly.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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