(nat- doc enter office)citymd doctor janette nesheiwat determined it was not strep p roat.. a bacterial infection... (nat 'say ah')but more likely, a virus which is not treated *with* antibiotics.( dr. janette nesheiwat, citymd ) "kenneth: it seems like a lot of people think antibiotics are the answer for everything?" doc: "kenneth, it's important to remember that most coughs, runny noses, sore throats, are caused by viruses."the american college of physicians cut down on prescribibi antibiotics for common respiratory infections. they say about 50 percent of antibiotic prescriptions may be unnecessary.( dr. janette nesheiwat, citymd)"the goal of this, is to protect antibiotic overuse, which, cause antibiotic resistance which is literally killing people in this country."the recommendatio ns include prescribing antibiotics only when strep is confirmed, for sinus infections that last more than 10 days or if severe symptoms last three days .nats meyer was told to rest and take over the counter meds.mackenzie meyer, 24, patient"i want to make sure that when i'm really sick, my bo

janette nesheiwat, citymd trt 1:22 pkg mackenzie meyer has a sore throat and a cough. mackenzie meyer, 24, patient it persisted for 5 days, i decided to stop in...make sure it wasn t strep nat- doc enter office citymd doctor janette nesheiwat determined it was not strep throat.. a bacterial infection... nat )say ah .. but more likely, a virus which is not treated with ( antibiotics. dr. janette nesheiwat, citymd kenneth: it seems like a lot of people think antibiotics are the answer for everything? doc: kenneth, it )s important to remember that most coughs, runny noses, sore throats, are caused by viruses the american college of physicians together with the cdc want to cut down on prescribing antibiotics for common respiratory infections. they say about 50 percent of dr. janette nesheiwat, citymd the goal of this, is to protect antibiotic overuse, which, cause antibiotic resistance... which is literally killing people in this country. the recommendation s include prescribing antibiotics only when strep is confirmed, for sinus infections that last more than 10 days or i

janette nesheiwat, citymd) the goal of this, is to protect antibiotic resistance. which is literally killing people in this country. the recommendations include prescribing antibiotics only when strep is confirmed, for sinus infections that last more than 10 days or if severe symptoms last three days . meyer was told to rest and take over the counter meds. mackenzie meyer, 24, patient: i want to make sure that when i'm really sick, my body will be able to fight it off and the antibiotics will be able to help. she' was told to come back, if her symptoms didn't go away. kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. ((brian loftus)) experts also found that people with sinus infections experience more side effects than benefits from antibiotics. /// ((brian loftus)) ((kirsten joyce)) crash reported in north las vegas on northbound i-15 by lake mead. not seeing the crash or any delays out there right now. accident on the east side on russell near boulder highway. it happened earlier this morning. don't forget that the stephanie brid

janette nesheiwat, citymd )kenneth: it seems like a lotf people think antibiotics are the answer for everything?doc: kenneth, it's important to remember that most coughs, runny noses, sore throats, are caused by virusesthe american with the cdc want to cut down on prescribing antibiotics for common respiratory infections. they say about 50 percent of antibiotic prescriptions may be unnecessary.( dr. jette nesheiwat, citymd)the goal of this, is to protect antibibiic overuse, which, cause antibiotic resistancea& which is literally killing people in this country. the recommendati ons include prescribing antibiotics only when strep is confirmed, for sinus infections that last more than 10 days or if severe symptoms last thredays .nats meyer was told to rest and take over ththcounter meds.mackenzie meyer, 24, patienti want to make sure that when i'm really sick, my body will be able to fight it off and the antibiotics will be able to help. she' was told to come back, if her symptoms didn't go away.kenneth craig, cbs news, new york. experts also find that people with sinus infections exper

janette nesheiwat, citymd) the goal of this, is to protect antibiotic overuse, which, cause antibiotic resistance. which is literally killing people in this country. the recommendations include prescribing antibiotics only when strep is confirmed, for sinus infections that last more than 10 days or if severe symptoms last three days . meyer was told to rest and take over the counter meds. mackenzie meyer, 24, patient i want to make sure that when i'm able to fight it off and the antibiotics will be able to help. she' was told to come back, if her symptoms didn't go away. kenneth craig, cbs news, new york./// ((denise valdez)) experts also find that people with sinus infections experience more side effects than benefits from antibiotics. coming up in our five o'clock newscast we talk with doctors on how to stay healthy after the recent uptick of flu cases in las vegas./// ((paul joncich)) > the first flower in space! ((denise valdez)) after nearly 2 years in the making the international space station is coming into bloom. what scientists are learning choice for news. this is 8 news now

janette nesheiwat, citymd)the goal of this, is to protect antibiotic overuse, which, cause antibiotic resistance which is literally killing people in this country. the recommendatio ns include prescribing antibiotics only when strep is confirmed, for sinus infections that last more than 10 days or if severe symptoms last three days .nats meyer was told to rest and take over the counter meds. mackenzie meyer, 24, patienti want to make sure that when i'm really sick, my body will be able to fight it off and the antibiotics will be able to help. she' was told to come back, if her symptoms didn't go away.kenneth craig, 3 experts also find that people with sinus infections experience more side effects than benefits from antibiotics. 3 coming up... with the freezing overnight temperatures...one midlands church opened their doors to the homeless... that story after the break. 3 plus, if you missed the events honoring martin luther king junior yesterday... don't and show you 3 good morning and thanks for waking up with us here on news19 this morning. i'm savannah levins. and i'm deon guillory