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I think i have a cold, but it might be allergies. if its allergies, will my antibiotic medicine still work?
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No : Antibiotics are effective at treating bacterial infections. Antihistamines and nasal steroid sprays are effective at treating allergies. Time and chicken soup is what is takes for a common cold!
Answered 9/28/2016
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