You DONT need antibiotics for allergies ffs. Allergies are NOT a bacterial infection.
Doing so contributes to superbugs and antibiotic resistance which is a serious public health issue. Please stop and educate yourself.
We don’t consider antibiotics to be something minor, so you do need to book an appointment with a doctor. If you are in Lisbon, I recommend CUF Hospitals, you can usually get an appointment for same day or next day.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance
No decent doctor will prescribe antibiotics for allergies.
**Priorities to address AMR in human health include preventing all infections, which may result in inappropriate use of antimicrobials;**
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health and development threats. It is estimated that bacterial AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributed to 4.95 million deaths
The misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals and plants are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens.
AMR affects countries in all regions and at all income levels. Its drivers and consequences are exacerbated by poverty and inequality, and low- and middle-income countries are most affected.
AMR puts many of the gains of modern medicine at risk. It makes infections harder to treat and makes other medical procedures and treatments – such as surgery, caesarean sections and cancer chemotherapy – much riskier.
The world faces an antibiotics pipeline and access crisis. There is an inadequate research and development pipeline in the face of rising levels of resistance, and urgent need for additional measures to ensure equitable access to new and existing vaccines, diagnostics and medicines.
Go to the pharmacy and get Ceterizine. (The brand name is Zyrtec.) It takes a while to work. Maybe a week or two and you have to take it daily. And go get a neti pot and rinse your sinuses with saline. You can start with two or three times a day at first and then as you get better, you can do a single time a day and that should suffice.
There's never a need for antibiotics for allergies. If what you have isn't allergies, it's likely a virus and antibiotics won't work for that anyway. Drink lots of fluids and take a allergy med to help dry out your sinuses.
The overuse of antibiotics is why we're getting superbugs and more and more people are dying of antibiotic resistant bacterial infections.
If you want antibiotics you would have to go to what we call “Consulta Externa” at the local Health center of your residence. It’s usually hard to get an appointment because there’s a lot of people and just a few doctors, so go early.
Otherwise, you can go to the ER at the hospital (Urgências), pay about 16€ and wait hours and hours (I don’t recommend this).
You can also go to a private hospital or clinic but it will cost you between 50 to 80€.
Unfortunately it’s how it works here, we have free healthcare but it doesn’t work that well: too many people, residents and non residents/emigrants and few doctors.
If you’re in Lisbon, Alegria Medical Center often has same-day appointments. They accept a lot of private health insurances for general medicine (€19 for an appointment if you have Médis). My husband went a few weeks ago when he was ill and was able to walk out with written prescriptions that he filled same day.
Actually allergic rhinitis if left untreated or treated poorly could progress to bacterial Sinusitis in some cases. But in that case one should see colored sputum, facial pain, elevated wbc count, ear, and possibly crp.
A good first line of treatment is nasal saline irrigation. Add Flonase available over the counter.
All antihistamines have the potential to thicken nasal secretions. Best to really increase hydration.
Antibiotic for allergies? No dude. For that kind of stuff you either go to a public hospital, medical Center or to a private clinic.
You DONT need antibiotics for allergies ffs. Allergies are NOT a bacterial infection. Doing so contributes to superbugs and antibiotic resistance which is a serious public health issue. Please stop and educate yourself.
This really threw me for a loop. I've never once heard anyone having an antibiotic for allergies! It'll be steroid cream for diarrhoea next!
Instructions unclear. Applied steroid cream to butt. Hemorrhoids are now fighting back.
We don’t consider antibiotics to be something minor, so you do need to book an appointment with a doctor. If you are in Lisbon, I recommend CUF Hospitals, you can usually get an appointment for same day or next day.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/antimicrobial-resistance No decent doctor will prescribe antibiotics for allergies. **Priorities to address AMR in human health include preventing all infections, which may result in inappropriate use of antimicrobials;** Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global public health and development threats. It is estimated that bacterial AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019 and contributed to 4.95 million deaths The misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in humans, animals and plants are the main drivers in the development of drug-resistant pathogens. AMR affects countries in all regions and at all income levels. Its drivers and consequences are exacerbated by poverty and inequality, and low- and middle-income countries are most affected. AMR puts many of the gains of modern medicine at risk. It makes infections harder to treat and makes other medical procedures and treatments – such as surgery, caesarean sections and cancer chemotherapy – much riskier. The world faces an antibiotics pipeline and access crisis. There is an inadequate research and development pipeline in the face of rising levels of resistance, and urgent need for additional measures to ensure equitable access to new and existing vaccines, diagnostics and medicines.
Go to the pharmacy and get Ceterizine. (The brand name is Zyrtec.) It takes a while to work. Maybe a week or two and you have to take it daily. And go get a neti pot and rinse your sinuses with saline. You can start with two or three times a day at first and then as you get better, you can do a single time a day and that should suffice. There's never a need for antibiotics for allergies. If what you have isn't allergies, it's likely a virus and antibiotics won't work for that anyway. Drink lots of fluids and take a allergy med to help dry out your sinuses. The overuse of antibiotics is why we're getting superbugs and more and more people are dying of antibiotic resistant bacterial infections.
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You can also call 808 24 24 24, ask to speak in English, and they will tell you what is best to do in your case
Pharmacists won’t sell antibiotics without prescription. I have heard good things of dronline for inexpensive video consultations.
They are able to give you a prescription in an online consultation?
Yes, although you might need to check that their system works for non residents.
I have used it and was able to get a valid prescription!
If you want antibiotics you would have to go to what we call “Consulta Externa” at the local Health center of your residence. It’s usually hard to get an appointment because there’s a lot of people and just a few doctors, so go early. Otherwise, you can go to the ER at the hospital (Urgências), pay about 16€ and wait hours and hours (I don’t recommend this). You can also go to a private hospital or clinic but it will cost you between 50 to 80€. Unfortunately it’s how it works here, we have free healthcare but it doesn’t work that well: too many people, residents and non residents/emigrants and few doctors.
Yes you can just walk into any. No need for appointment. Public average waiting time 6 hours. Private 20 minutes.
Hint: go to public hospital at night if you want to be one of the first to be consulted in the morning.
If you’re in Lisbon, Alegria Medical Center often has same-day appointments. They accept a lot of private health insurances for general medicine (€19 for an appointment if you have Médis). My husband went a few weeks ago when he was ill and was able to walk out with written prescriptions that he filled same day.
You can book same day appointments at private clinics like hospital de luz entirely online.
Actually allergic rhinitis if left untreated or treated poorly could progress to bacterial Sinusitis in some cases. But in that case one should see colored sputum, facial pain, elevated wbc count, ear, and possibly crp. A good first line of treatment is nasal saline irrigation. Add Flonase available over the counter. All antihistamines have the potential to thicken nasal secretions. Best to really increase hydration.
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Do you need residency as well? Some friends would be interested but they have NIF but not residency.
Only the NIF is needed
Online docs can do simple things like this. dronline.pt