Sharing of common case errors in respiratory antibacterials

Antibacterial drugs (e.g. antibiotics) are indispensable tools in the prevention and treatment of respiratory infections. However, there are many errors and rumours about public use of anti-bacterial drugs due to the multiplicity and misleading information. These errors not only affect the efficacy of treatment but may also lead to serious problems such as antibiotics resistance. This paper will help readers to properly understand and use antibacterial drugs by exposing common errors and rumours in respiratory antibacterials through specific cases.I. Mistake I: Antibiotics treat all respiratory infectionsCase sharing: Lee recently had a cold, snot, cough, throat pain, which he thought was bacterial infection, and then bought a box of antibiotics at the pharmacy for several days. As a result, not only is the symptoms not abating, but diarrhoea and rashes appear.CPP: Antibiotics are effective only for bacterial infections and not for viral infections such as influenza. Most colds are virus-induced, and antibiotics not only do not treat viral infections, but may also cause side effects and drug resistance. It is correct to use antibiotics under the guidance of a doctor to avoid abuse.Zone 2: The longer the antibiotic treatment, the better.Case sharing: Aunt Zhang has pneumonia and the doctor has a week of antibiotics. In her view, the longer the process, the better, the better it was, she extended it to two weeks. Instead of improving symptoms, there has been serious gastrointestinal discomfort.CP: The use of antibiotics is subject to medical advice, and the length of the treatment not only does not enhance the efficacy of the treatment, but may also trigger side effects and drug resistance. Doctors will develop the most appropriate course of treatment based on the medical and pharmaceutical characteristics. Not only did Aunt Zhang ‘ s practices not help to rehabilitate, they also increased unnecessary health risks.III. Mistake III: Antibiotics prevent infectionCase sharing: Mr. Wang learned that antibiotics can prevent infection and, at the height of the flu, took antibiotics to prevent infection. Not only has there been no prophylactic effects, but there have also been intestinal group disorders and oral fungi infections.CP: Antibiotics do not prevent infections, especially viral infections. Effective methods of preventing infection include vaccination, personal and environmental health, immunization, etc. In addition to being ineffective, the abuse of antibiotics can cause drug resistance and other health problems.IV. Zone four: Antibiotics as an alternative to vaccinesCase sharing: Ms. Lee considered vaccination to be a problem, so she took her own antibiotics to replace the vaccine during the flu season. As a result, she had not only contracted influenza but also had serious complications.CSP: Vaccines are an effective means of preventing specific diseases and antibiotics are no substitute for vaccines. Influenza vaccine can be effective in preventing influenza virus infections, while antibiotics are ineffective against viruses. Not only is Ms. Lee ‘ s approach ineffective, it also increases the risk of infection.V. Zone five: Antibiotics can be used in conjunction with all drugsCase sharing: During the cold, Mr. Zhao was also given antibiotics and various other drugs, including cough medicine, painkillers and allergies. As a result, there were serious drug interactions, resulting in impaired liver function.CSP: Co-use of antibiotics with other drugs can trigger drug interactions and lead to serious side effects. Under the guidance of a doctor, the drug should be used rationally and the use of the drug should be avoided. Mr. Zhao ‘ s approach not only did not provide rehabilitation but also increased health risks.VI. Zone six: Antibiotics can be changed at willCase sharing: Ms. Liu, while on antibiotics, felt that the efficacy of the drug was not evident and replaced herself with another antibiotics. As a result, not only are symptoms not mitigated, but there are also serious allergies.CSP: The choice of antibiotics needs to be based on the pathogen and the condition, and randomly changing antibiotics can lead to treatment failure and side effects. Antibiotics should be selected and used under the guidance of a doctor, and self-replacement should be avoided. Ms. Liu ‘ s approach not only did not provide for rehabilitation but also increased health risks.VII. Zone VII: Antibiotics as an alternative to treatmentCase sharing: During the infection, Mr. Chen considered that antibiotics were a substitute for other treatments and then stopped other treatments and only took antibiotics. As a result, the symptoms have not only not abated but also have serious complications.CSP: Antibiotics are only part of the treatment of infection, and other treatments such as physiotherapy, respiratory training and nutritional support are equally important. Single-dependent antibiotics not only do not provide comprehensive treatment for infections, but may also delay treatment. Mr. Chen ‘ s practices not only did not help to rehabilitate but also increased health risks.Mistakes and rumours in the field of respiratory antibacterials not only affect the efficacy of treatment but may also lead to serious health problems. Through the sharing of specific cases, we can become more aware of the dangers of these faults and learn to use antibiotics correctly. The use of antibiotics needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor to avoid abuse and misuse. It is hoped that the content of this paper will be helpful to the reader, so that we can work together to properly understand and use antibacterial drugs and to safeguard the health of the respiratory system.