Best Medicine to Buy for Fever, Cough, Congestion or Runny Nose, According to a Doctor

Best Medicine to Buy for Fever, Cough, Congestion or Runny Nose, According to a Doctor

If you walked into a pharmacy, you were greeted with an insane choice of combination cold remedies. With a variety of labels like cold & flu, nighttime, cough & sinus, extra strength and maximum strength, it’s difficult for anyone to know exactly what they need. I’ll try to break it down based on the symptom …

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Antibiotics “like gold” for some, leading to inappropriate use

Antibiotics “like gold” for some, leading to inappropriate use

Personal beliefs and healthcare system barriers contribute to inappropriate antibiotic use by patients, report researchers presenting findings at the IDWeek 2023 annual meeting. Over-the-counter antibiotic use includes accessing medications left over from previously prescribed treatment, obtained from social media and purchased over the counter in other countries or illegally in stores and markets in the …

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