Learn more about when antibiotics are needed to treat these common infections and when not.
Bronchitis
Colds with cough and chest congestion are rarely caused by bacteria or need to be treated with antibiotics ...
Common cold and runny nose
Antibiotics do not treat colds, however, your healthcare provider may prescribe other medications ...
Ear infection
Antibiotics can help treat some ear infections, but only your healthcare provider can detect which ...
Influenza (flu)
Antiviral drugs, not antibiotics, are used to fight influenza viruses in the body ...
Sinus infection (sinusitis)
Sometimes, antibiotics may be needed to treat a sinus infection, if the infection is bacterial ...
Sore throat
Sore throats almost always get better on their own without antibiotics ...
Urinary tract infection
The causes of bladder, kidney and other urinary tract infections are often bacteria ...
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