When you’re dealing with a nasty cold that won’t go away, antibiotics might seem like a quick fix – and a recent survey of around 400 pharmacists by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) shows that ...

You wake up with a stuffy nose, a scratchy throat, and that unmistakable feeling of a cold coming on. Your first thought? “Maybe I should get antibiotics to knock this out quickly.” But here’s the ...

Pharmacists are regularly facing pressure from patients to prescribe antibiotics for common colds, a new survey reveals. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) polled around 400 pharmacists, finding ...

Antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance is an issue of medical and social concern. In the last two decades, the speed at which bacteria are becoming resistant to current antimicrobial medicines has ...

In general, antibiotics should not be used to treat a cold. (Occasionally, a cold will develop into a more serious condition such as a sinus infection, in which case antibiotics may be necessary.) ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why shouldn’t you use antibiotics for a cold? -- T.Y.A. ANSWER: There are two main reasons. The first is that antibiotics, which are effective against bacteria, are not effective ...

ANSWER: There are two main reasons. The first is that antibiotics, which are effective against bacteria, are not effective against the viruses, which are the cause of colds. It is true that a person ...

The common cold strikes most adults two to three times annually, leaving millions searching for relief from the familiar symptoms of congestion, sore throat, and persistent coughing. While no cure ...