The problem is that doctors tend to throw anti-biotics at a problem before they really know what the problem is. They also tend to prescribe very weak antibiotics before resorting to the "heavy duty" supply. Antibiotics are absolutely worthless against a viral infection. Not to mention anti-biotics also can trigger the destuction of aerobic bacteria in our body leading to an overgrowth of anerobic bacteria, especially in the digestive track. On top of that by using such drugs we also don't allow our bodies to fight off infections on their own and thereby not allowing our immune systems to increase in strength. My recommendation to anyone is if it's something you can bear, go to the doctor to make sure it's nothing to serious and see if you can't endure until the symptoms subside. If they don't get any better after awhile, then go to the doctor for more help. If it's viral, you're on your own.