Don’t Go For Antibiotics To Get Away Of Your Cold
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Viruses, not bacteria are the cause of common cold, influenza and most coughs. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial illnesses and in some cases when used against cold or flu they can do more harm than good, the expert warned. Taking an antibiotic prescription medication or one leftover in the household drugs cabinet from a previous illness might actually make a person feel better but this is merely a superficial effect (placebo).
