W hen 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 ...

Antibiotics won't help your cold, yet many people assume they will. WebMD explains why using antibiotics for a virus is a bad idea.

Why antibiotics are powerless against your cold. Let’s get straight to the point: the common cold is caused by viruses – most commonly rhinoviruses, but also coronaviruses (not the COVID-19 ...

When not to use antibiotics 01:24. WASHINGTON --It's cold season, and the miserable continue to trudge in, seeking antibiotics because of mucus turned green, or a cough that has nagged for weeks ...

Overuse of antibiotics to treat viral infections like colds and the flu could lead to increased antibacterial resistance, a public health hazard. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

WASHINGTON — It’s cold season, and the miserable continue to trudge in, seeking antibiotics because of mucus turned green, or a cough that has nagged for weeks. Despite years of warnings ...

Don't use antibiotics for colds and flu this winter—they don't work for these conditions. Consumer Reports offers advice on the right ways to feel better.

Many U.S. adults, including almost half of Hispanics, believe that taking antibiotics will ease the symptoms of a cold, a new study shows - even though most colds are viral and antibiotics don’t ...

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 ...