There are many common myths in medicine related to diseases. For example, many people believe that drinking milk is prohibited during a sore throat, and that you can’t be in the water with chickenpox. However, infectious disease doctor Yevgeny Shcherbina debunks these ideas on his Instagram blog and tells what you can actually do during certain diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is it allowed to swim during chickenpox?
The doctor claims that swimming during chickenpox is not only possible, but also necessary. Pollution and sweat can increase itching and delay the healing of rashes. So cleansing the skin with a soft sponge and regular detergents is a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drinking milk during a sore throat
For a long time, it was believed that streptococci, which cause sore throats, multiply in milk; therefore, their use during illness was prohibited. However, this is just a myth! Milk, even cold, can be drunk during a sore throat; it is only important to start taking antibiotics in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walking outside during an illness
Parents of children with ARVI often ask whether it is possible to walk outside. If the child does not have a fever, but only a runny nose or cough, walking in the fresh air is quite acceptable. If the temperature has risen, consider taking an antipyretic, dress the child accordingly for the weather, and go for a walk. The main thing is not to turn walks into situations that threaten health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alcohol during antibiotic treatment
As for drinking alcohol while taking antibiotics, the doctor emphasizes that it depends on the specific drug. Some antibiotics, such as metronidazole or cefotetan, in combination with alcohol, can cause serious side effects. In this case, alcohol consumption should be avoided throughout the entire course of treatment and for another 72 hours after its completion. However, when it comes to other antibiotics, moderate amounts of alcohol will usually not affect their effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Therefore, it is essential to use common sense and consult your doctor for personalized recommendations during illness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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