Question 1

in what case should i take antibiotic for flu?

Accepted Answer

Bacterial infection: You do not need to take antibiotics for flu unless it is complicated with superimposed bacterial infection. You know that from recurrence of fever and changing cough and sputum color

Question 2

have flu. don't want to take antibiotics. what else can i take to get better?

Accepted Answer

Flu: Influenza is a virus. It requires a good immune system to fight it. Rest, drink plenty of fluids. Avoid sugar, dairy, fatty foods, alcohol. Eat citrus fruits and variety of color of vegetables. Eat lean proteins. Keep your hands clean, clean the surfaces you touch. After you use your toothbrush place the brush portion in boiling water for 3 minutes

Question 3

is a child who is sick with the flu still contagious to adults three days after the onset of symptoms if the child did not take any antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Contagious: Your child is considered contagious up to 3 - 4 days after he/she is without fever and body aches. Since the flu is viral no antibiotics will work. Tamiflu which is an antiviral medication would work to reduce your child’s symptoms duration only if given within 48 hours of symptoms onset. Try not to expose your child to the very old, or person with chronic diseases or chemotherapy or.

Question 4

i was diagnosed 4 days ago with influenza and given antibiotics for 5 day,but am still feeling very sick. how long does the flu normally take to end?

Accepted Answer

Influenza: Since flu is a virus,it will not respond to antibiotics. Normally flu lasts 5-7 days..The sequelae such as cough can linger on for weeks

Question 5

can i take antibiotics with probiotics for flu?

Accepted Answer

: There are a couple of anti-virals that can help with certain flu strains, but antibiotics do not. Probiotics have little effect on anything, but you gut bacterial balance.

Question 6

8 year old has a fever of 39.5c heart rate is fast and complains her chest hurts doctor said its the flu gave antibiotics and pain meds checked temperature after an hour no change should i take her to hospital rather?

Accepted Answer

Why ?: I expect the heart rate to rise by ~40 BPM for that elevation in temperature. Increased HR is a normal response that increases circulation of natural healing factors.Flu has its own pattern of fever that antibiotics would do nothing for. You can add anti-fever meds but they may also do little.With flu you focus on keeping fluids  down &amp; comfort. Go in if you are spooked, but I doubt they do much

Question 7

i have a sharp pain when i swallow that radiates to my ears i did strap throat test and it was negative, could this be an ear infection or a cold or flu it feels like glass when i swallow was given antibiotics to take but not sure if its bacterial?

Accepted Answer

: It is difficult to say it is not bacterial because the 'Strept' Screen was negative, I mean there could be false negative test and there are also other bacteria that could cause throat infections. You have not given enough information however if you do not have running nose it probably is not cold or flu. It may even be non infectious situation of pharyngeal ulceration. Try gargling and fluid diet

Question 8

i have been taking antibiotics for the past 2 weeks. currently i have flu, and i have sinutab tablets can i take then for the flu?

Accepted Answer

Influenza: Influenza, the "flu", is caused by a viral infection and can be treated with antiviral medication (but not antibiotics, which treat bacterial infections). Sinutab tablets can be used to mitigate the symptoms. Feel better soon.

Question 9

should i take oral thrush medication while taking antibiotics for the flu?

Accepted Answer

Not needed: The anti- influenza medications will not increase the risk of candida overgrowth.

Question 10

flu like symptoms bloody mucusiral bacteria blood in thick mucus. what antibiotics to take for this?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Cultures of bacteria must be interpreted by what organisms are isolated and from what clinical materials and in the context of signs and symptoms of illness in the patient, along with other factors like physical exam and other lab findings.  Would never base antibiotic therapy on the information you have provided. Discuss this with your doctor.

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8 year old has a fever of 39.5c heart rate is fast and complains her chest hurts doctor said its the flu gave antibiotics and pain meds checked temperature after an hour no change should i take her to hospital rather?

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I have a sharp pain when i swallow that radiates to my ears i did strap throat test and it was negative, could this be an ear infection or a cold or flu it feels like glass when i swallow was given antibiotics to take but not sure if its bacterial?

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I have been taking antibiotics for the past 2 weeks. currently i have flu, and i have sinutab tablets can i take then for the flu?

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Flu like symptoms bloody mucusiral bacteria blood in thick mucus. what antibiotics to take for this?

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