Prescribing Antibiotics: Example of a Double-Edged Sword!

Adam Tabriz, MD
Sep 3, 2018 · 4 min read
Prescribing Antibiotics: Example of a Double-Edged Sword!

“Doctor, I have a sinus infection and headache; my nose is also discharging greenish color- surely I need antibiotics”

I’m sure all of us physicians have come across a patient like this! They are so sure that they need antibiotics while the reality may be completely opposite. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 1 out of 3 antibiotic prescriptions is…

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