Question 1

how normal/common is the post flu/common cold fatigue and how should it be treated\/ could the antibiotics make this fatigue even worse?

Accepted Answer

Flu: The is a systemic virus which should be treated symptomatically Good nutrition and supportive Care should make presenting symptoms self limited and subside over a couple of wewks

Question 2

if im on medication like antibiotics or common medications like for cough or fever or flu, does it effect the std test result if im taking it while on the medications? if so, how long should i wait before testing?

Accepted Answer

: Antibiotics can affect an STD result depending on which one and what STD. Not the other meds

Question 3

when would an antibiotic be necessary in a child, my son is 3yrs old and never had one.
he gets the common runny nose and wet cough which i treat with allecet and flu pain if he has a mild fever.

Accepted Answer

A treatable illness: Fever is a natural body response to illness that increases heart rate to push the bodies white cells and antibodies around faster to fight illness. By itself it can be ignored and doesn't require antibiotics. If a kid has an identified bacterial illness that would benefit from an antibiotic it would be justified.

Question 4

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 5

if ones i use antibiotics to fight flu then my dr. advised me not to use it anymore.  should i stop it immediately or should i keep using it?

Accepted Answer

Can stop: Doctor advised not to use antibiotics because flu is caused by virus and not bacteria. Antibiotics do not affect course of flu and can cause future problems if resistance to antibiotics occurs from overuse. You can stop using antibiotics without deleterious effext.

Question 6

hi dr! it has been a month n two week witg flu and temp reachig 38.2.  i have been two antibiotics for 2weeks each but negative result. plz help.?

Accepted Answer

Fever: Fever of undetermined origin is the delight of any infectious disease doctor.  The bane of our existence, however, are those patients who have been treated with antibiotics absent a specific diagnosis.  Suggest you stop taking antibiotics and see a doctor who will begin a systematic detailed evaluation with history, physical exam and basic labs to start.  Be patient.  It can be worked out.

Question 7

do antibiotics treat the flu?

Accepted Answer

No: Influenza (flu) is a virus. However, if the person developed a secondary bacterial infection than antibiotics might be indicated.

Question 8

could i use antibiotics for swing flu?

Accepted Answer

Not with any effect:: They don't work on flu.

Question 9

are antibiotics needed for flu or severe cold?

Accepted Answer

Viruses: Antibiotics treat bacterial infections not viral infections.

Question 10

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

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Common flu antibiotics

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How normal/common is the post flu/common cold fatigue and how should it be treated\/ could the antibiotics make this fatigue even worse?

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If im on medication like antibiotics or common medications like for cough or fever or flu, does it effect the std test result if im taking it while on the medications? if so, how long should i wait before testing?

A member asked:

When would an antibiotic be necessary in a child, my son is 3yrs old and never had one. he gets the common runny nose and wet cough which i treat with allecet and flu pain if he has a mild fever.

A member asked:

In what case should i take antibiotic for flu?

A member asked:

If ones i use antibiotics to fight flu then my dr. advised me not to use it anymore. should i stop it immediately or should i keep using it?

A member asked:

Hi dr! it has been a month n two week witg flu and temp reachig 38.2. i have been two antibiotics for 2weeks each but negative result. plz help.?

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Do antibiotics treat the flu?

A member asked:

Could i use antibiotics for swing flu?

A member asked:

Are antibiotics needed for flu or severe cold?

A member asked:

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

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