A concise, evidence-based medical tool that saves you money
Question:
Can I use fewer days of antibiotic treatment than in the past for pneumonia, strep throat, sinusitis, and urinary infections?
Answer:
Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 7
Amount Saved: $40 cost of extra days of antibiotics
Med-O-Meter
7
MedHead Message:
Shorter courses of antibiotic treatments for common infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, ear infections, strep throat, and bladder infections has been replicated in several studies. Now I treat most infections with a five day course of antibiotic instead of a 7 or even 10 day course. It saves you money, and also reduces the problem of antibiotic resistance and problems with side effects.
