Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Tue, Jul 22 2003
Doctors And Patients And Bugs, Oh My!
While some doctors have fessed up and written articles such as this one, I continue to run into people who say they ask for (and receive) antibiotic prescriptions for colds and other viral ailments. Since even an occasional use of antibiotics kills bacteria (including good bacteria), why would physicians continue to encourage the use of drugs that have been shown to be completely ineffective in curing viral infections (and which include known side effects)? These might be good questions to ask a doctor any time we consider using these drugs.
posted at: 07:48 | category: /Health and Fitness | link to this entry
While some doctors have fessed up and written articles such as this one, I continue to run into people who say they ask for (and receive) antibiotic prescriptions for colds and other viral ailments. Since even an occasional use of antibiotics kills bacteria (including good bacteria), why would physicians continue to encourage the use of drugs that have been shown to be completely ineffective in curing viral infections (and which include known side effects)? These might be good questions to ask a doctor any time we consider using these drugs.
posted at: 07:48 | category: /Health and Fitness | link to this entry
