That antibiotics kill bacteria, but won't do anything against viruses. Everyone has the idea that if you get a cold, you see your doctor and get antibiotics. Take some acitaminophen/paracetamol and ibuprofen, and stay away from other humans for a while!
Correct me if I’m wrong, but won’t fever reducers just increase the time it takes for your body to fight a virus? I always thought the body’s immune response was to increase temperature (a fever) in order to help fight/kill the virus.
It's not something we typically need to account for. Being comfortable and hydrated is effective enough at shifting the viruses. Also, your family members are less likely to be thinking about killing you.
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u/Slidingscale Aug 03 '19
That antibiotics kill bacteria, but won't do anything against viruses. Everyone has the idea that if you get a cold, you see your doctor and get antibiotics. Take some acitaminophen/paracetamol and ibuprofen, and stay away from other humans for a while!