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I went to the doctor with chest and mucus. doctor said it was virus but would not give me antibiotics ?
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This sounds right.: This may be entirely appropriate. A viral infection does not respond to antibiotics and antibiotics will not make you feel any better. Because excessive use of antibiotics promotes drug resistance and may potentially harm you, it is reasonable and in your best interest to avoid them.
Answered 5/30/2013
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