When you have a cold, I want you to know why I’m not giving you an antibiotic

I want you to know about colds, and integrity.

Every day I see a hand full of colds. Viral upper respiratory infections. Bronchitis. Coughing, sneezing, congestion, fever. You come to me because you are miserable, and I appreciate that you trust my advice. I want you to know that I can commiserate with you. I don’t want you to feel miserable either.

Truthfully, as odd as this sounds, I wish could find …

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