What
is wrong with taking antibiotics repeatedly for Sinusitis?
A major concern in the world today is antibiotic resistance.
If one uses antibiotics for a long period of time
or if one takes several antibiotics and continues to have
infections, the bacteria may have developed resistance
to the most commonly prescribed antibiotics. You do not
become "immune" to antibiotics but rather
the bacteria "learn" to tolerate the antibiotics
(especially amoxicillin).
Additionally, all medications have the potential for
side effects (especially when taken for the long-term).
Some patients are poorly tolerant of antibiotics, with
gastrointestinal side effects or rashes. Finally, antibiotics
do not treat the underlying cause of sinusitis and therefore
may result in repeated infections and discomfort for you.
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