By pegsue89 - 01/01/2017 02:45 - United States
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bandeek
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i was diagnosed with bronchitis on thanksgiving. i got better but a week before christmas, my cough came back. so 3 holidays in a row. yay
finalyearsofhate
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Hate to break it to you, but most sinus infections are viral. It's highly unlikely to be anything bacterial since you should still be finishing a 10 day course of antibiotics from the last infection anyhow. Rest, fluids, and a decongestant should be enough. Overuse of antibiotics is a really bad thing.
Antibiotics aren't even needed for strep throat either. This is why so many bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics, people are using them for everything when they don't need them. It's just a cold, take some paracetamol, drink lots of water and eat soft foods, and you'll be fine within a few days. Every time my doctor has prescribed me antibiotics in the last few years it's when they didn't know what to give me and said "take these, they might help". I didn't even use the prescription because I don't want antibiotics, I just never cashed it in. My body has fought off whatever it was within a few days anyway.
lee47_fml
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Strep throat kills ... that is a particular type of bacteria in a throat infection, not a general sore throat. The bacteria that kills is Streptococcus, Group A. If a sore throat persists more than 3 days, get yourself to the Dr.
Antibiotics are definitely needed for strep throat!! To prevent rare but potential complications !
I've always gotten steroids for strep throat.
pegsue89
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The doctor tested me. Both were bacterial infections. And the antibiotics for strep don't treat or prevent sinus infections. I had to discontinue the strep meds and start on a different 10day course.
Apparently you may not
That shouldn't stop you, have fun with the pharmacists!
Elvis' Birthday -- January 8. Get it together!
I feel your pain, but I'm just sick or injured every Christmas lol. Hope you feel better soon!
Hope your birthday isn't next week.
On the bright sight at this rate you will never have to take any sick days off from work because they will already be holidays anyways
mariri9206
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Try again for Valentine's Day.
I hope you enjoy your healthy arbor day.
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Antibiotics are definitely needed for strep throat!! To prevent rare but potential complications !
Hate to break it to you, but most sinus infections are viral. It's highly unlikely to be anything bacterial since you should still be finishing a 10 day course of antibiotics from the last infection anyhow. Rest, fluids, and a decongestant should be enough. Overuse of antibiotics is a really bad thing.