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8 Wednesday, November 30, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon Drop in inappropriate antibiotic use Girls basketball is ready for new season Oregon is seeing “encour- aging” declines in unneces- sary antibiotic use for treat- ing respiratory infections, but people continue to needlessly use these bacteria-fighting drugs on viral infections such as colds and bronchitis, a new Oregon Health Authority report has found. Unnecessary use of anti- biotics on viruses can lead to dangerous antibiotic resis- tance, which makes these drugs less effective when they are most needed. According to the 2016 report, “Antibiotic Prescribing in Outpatient Settings in Oregon,” there has been a 29 percent decline in oral antibiotic use in Oregon since 2008, and an 8 percent decline between 2014 and 2015. Still, antibiotics were used to treat nearly half of uncomplicated bronchitis cases, even though most of these infections are typically due to viruses, not bacterial infections. During 2008-2015, antibi- otic use increased in the win- ter months, when respiratory infections peak each year. Although use of fluoroquino- lones and cephalosporins— known as “broad-spectrum” antibiotic drugs—were level throughout the year, the most commonly used drug class in winter months, after penicil- lins, was macrolides, another broad-spectrum antibiotic. “Prescription by clinicians of broad-spectrum antibiot- ics is always a little surpris- ing, as they are often used for infections that don’t require treatment in the first place,” said Ann Thomas, M.D., of OHA’s Public Health Division and medical direc- tor of the agency’s Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE). She said the problem is that when antibiotics are used for viral infections, such as colds and bronchitis, it can lead to resistant bacteria and dangerous side effects. “Side effects can include diar- rhea and vomiting, and they can even be deadly, such as allergic reactions. They also wipe out normal intestinal flora” she explained. “The data from this report tell us we still have work to do to reduce prescriptions for colds and bronchitis.” AWARE is reminding consumers about the dangers of unnecessary antibiotics for viral respiratory infections. Antimicrobial resistance con- tinues to pose serious health threats. At least 2 million people acquire serious infec- tions, with 23,000 of those dying each year, from anti- biotic-resistant bacteria in the United States. Outpatient settings in the U.S. are home to more than 60 percent of national antibiotic expendi- tures. Respiratory conditions, including many where anti- biotics are not appropriate, remain the most common diagnoses lead to antibiotic prescriptions in children and adults. Consumers should not pressure their health care providers to prescribe anti- biotics for colds and the flu, and question their provider if they really need antibiotics when prescribed. Consumers who receive appropriately prescribed antibiotics for bacterial infections, however, should take every dose, even if symptoms improve, since not doing so contributes to drug resistance. And they should not share antibiotics with others, since individu- als taking antibiotics not pre- scribed to them can experi- ence adverse reactions. To learn more about Oregon AWARE www.health oregon.org/antibiotics. You’re Invited! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1ST • 5:30-8:30 P.M. ByKRongiKYost Correspondent The Lady Outlaws bas- ketball squad is a relatively young team this season, with only two returning seniors, Hogan Hernandez and Amanda Smith. The two seniors, along with junior Rylee Weber, will lend experience to the team. All of the remaining players are sophomores and freshmen. Sophomores include Sofia Affatati, Sophia Bianchi, Meaghan Greaney, Sydney Head, Nancy Montecinos, Alexa Stewart and Andre Tapia, and freshmen players include Josie Aylor, Olivia Hougham, Kaylee Huber, Adelyn Myhre, Rheanna Salisbury and Gracie Sundstrom. The completely new coaching staff includes new head coach, Alan Von Stein, and assistants Tiffany Lausen and Chris Harline. Coach Von Stein told The Nugget that the team’s major focus for the year will be team play, strong defensive effort, and developing strong fundamentals. The team is excited about the coming season and will have their first game at home on Friday, December 2, against Crook Country. Tip-off is set for 5:45 p.m. – We can straighten ‘em out – Loaner Cars Deductible Assistance Windshield Replacement 541-549-DENT — 541-549-3368 — 332 W. Barclay Dr., Sisters We’ve Got Tons of Great Gifts and Tools for Christmas! Holiday Open House Hair & Nails Natural & Artifi cial 541-549-6566 484 W. Washington Ave., Ste. 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