Over-the-counter lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling the rise of superbugs
Over-the-counter (OTC) lozenges for a sore throat may be fueling the rise of superbugs, research suggests. A study found antibiotics added to non-prescriptions remedies often fail to wipe out the bacteria causing a patient’s symptoms. Researchers worry this will strengthen bacteria and enable the species to evolve antibiotic resistance. Over-the-counter lozenges for a sore throat … Read more