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Upper respiratory tract infections are almost always viral and do not respond to antibiotics. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
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∙ 8y agoMost upper respiratory infections are viral and don't respond to antibiotics.
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Is ciprofloxacin good for upper respiratory infections?
Ciprofloxacin is not a good drug to treat the upper respiratory infections. It is more or less reserved antibacterial drug. Other simple antibiotics like penicillin should be used to treat the upper respiratory tract infections. They are more effective than Ciprofloxacin in this case.
Is bed rest necessary when taking zithromax for upper respiratory infection?
Holy macaroni! Most upper respiratory infections are viral, and don't respond to antibiotics. If you think you need bedrest for a cold or sinusitis, talk with your health care provider about the need for a repeat exam.
What kind of infection cephalexin cure?
It is generally used for upper respiratory infections (bacterial), but can be used to treat a UTI (urinary tract infection).
If you have a virus no temperature with a upper respiratory infection will taking a antibiotic allow you not to be contagious?
No. Antibiotics have absolutely no effect on viruses.They treat bacterial infections only.
Can I use penicillin G for upper respiratory infection in cat?
Penicillin can be used to treat upper respiratory infections for cats so long as it is prescribed by a vet. Use the medication as directed and be sure to finish it, even if your car appears to be better.
Is bronchitis and upper respiratory infection the same thing?
it is a kind of upper respiratory tract infection...ear infection, laryngitis, pharyngitis etc, are other upper respiratory tract infections
What are the two medical specialist for the respiratory system?
Pulmonologists treat the lower respiratory system, and otolargyngologists treat the upper respiratory system.
What kind of medicans can you use for a home remadies to help with upper body infections?
Are you inquiring about upper respiratory infections, such as sinus or bronchitis?
Does an infectious disease doctor treat sinus infections?
There isn't an infectious disease doctor. All of them are able to treat infectious diseases. But a ear, nose & throat specialist, doctor specializing in the treatment of disorders related to the upper respiratory system (ear, nose and throat) can effectively treat such infections.
Is amoxicillin given for an upper respiratory infection?
Amoxicillin can be used to treat the sinusitis, acute and chronic. It can also be used to treat the ear infections like otitis media and otitis externa. It should not be used to treat the acute pharyngitis.
Does amoxicllian treat upper respiratory infection?
yes
What is respiratory syncytial virus infection?
a virus that can cause severe lower respiratory infections in children under the age of two, and milder upper respiratory infections in older children and adults.
