Antibiotics Side Effects

Why You Shouldn't Use Antibiotics For Coughs, Colds and Snotty Noses

  1. Antibiotics side effects range from mild skin rashes to life threatening allergic reactions.

  2. The majority of coughs, colds and snotty noses are due to viral infections. Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections.

  3. Taking antibiotics that your body doesn't really need can be harmful. After each antibiotic, your child is more likely to have resistant germs in his or her nose. If your child gets infected again, it's more likely to be with these resistant germs.

    4. Resistant germs aren't killed by the usual antibiotics. If your child gets infected with a resistant germ, it might be necessary to use more expensive and powerful antibiotics or even antibiotics that have to be given in the hospital.

  4. Antibiotics kill off the 'good bacteria' in your child's digestive tract. Over 60% of your child's immune system is found in their digestive tract and the balance of good to bad bacteria is crucial for a healthy immune system. Antibiotics can make your child's immune system less effective and may even put them at risk of developing allergies.

  5. A runny nose, colds and the majority of coughs, generally get better by themselves, it's best to wait and take antibiotics only when necessary.

  6. There are a range of natural home remedies and natural medicines that can safely and effectively treat coughs and colds. If you need help treating your child's cough or cold without antibiotics you can also make an appointment with a naturopath specialising in children's health.

    7. Why risk potential life threatening reactions to antibiotics against illnesses that they're not effective for in the first place. Saving antibiotics for when they're really needed ensures that they'll work when we need them too.

    If your child has had many courses of antibiotics, look at natural ways to build their immune system up again.




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