2006-11-22 02:01:04 · 17 answers · asked by Jimmy n 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
A young healthy person with an intact immune system and no underlying lung disease such as asthma will nearly always fight off a chest infection. Antibiotics however reduce the misery, severity, and length of the illness. Chest infections may be debilitating with days and occasionally weeks of exhaustion and fatigue. Antibiotics are inexpensive and I highly recommend them and if I am concerned about the risk of any infection I begin antibiotics early on.
2006-11-22 02:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chest Infection Without Antibiotics
2016-10-21 00:22:59 · answer #2 · answered by neubert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the flu or common cold are both examples of chest infections you can fight off without the use of antibiotics if youre a healthy person. on the other hand chest infections like tb need antibiotics to fight them off else youre in trouble
2006-11-22 02:10:44 · answer #3 · answered by Andy S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if the infection is viral. It is difficult to differentiate. Pneumonia is a serious disease. If you have pneumonia, it is wiser not to take a chance. You must take an antibiotic. If the infection is restricted to sore throat and runny nose, you don't need an antibiotic unless you have strep throat.
2006-11-22 04:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by yakkydoc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course, millions of people who have no access to medical help do it every day and anyway, they've only been around 60 years or so.
Antibiotics will only be any use if the cause is bacterial, if its a virus they will do no good, in fact by taking too many it could lower the effectivness and you'll be screwed if you really need them for something serious
2006-11-22 02:06:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-17 23:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by Sherilyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I m doing it right now! And Im asthmatic. Some may call me superwoman but its just a case of a strong will and eating well. Also in the country where I live you have to pay to see the docter and I cant afford to go!
2006-11-22 02:31:48 · answer #7 · answered by azteccamera 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, years ago there were no anibiotics, and usage of them now, depletes our immune systems. in theory you could fight off a chest infection, but its wise to visit the doctor, and let him decide if you have an infection or not.
2006-11-22 02:14:01 · answer #8 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inhale the vapor of tea tree or eucalyptus oil
or rub it into ur chest (checkout aromatherapy on the web)
Take garlic capsules - breathe slowly and deeply
Sweat it out - high temperatures kill unwanted wiruses
2006-11-22 02:27:32 · answer #9 · answered by vincegill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go bland. Plain, simple, unseasoned food such as barbequed chicken, plain rice and a undressed baked potato are nutritious however your palette will tire of these people quickly, unlike salty moreish processed food, which keeps you snacking and piling within the pounds.
2016-04-27 18:55:09 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋