Jillian Dawson

Aug 24, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Marc Braunstein |Curtis Gattis |Leslie Gregory |Jillian Dawson

A patient recently came to my office seeking antibiotics for her viral URI symptoms. After a shared decision-making discussion on using Echinacea (an immunostimulant with antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects) instead, we were able to forgo the unnecessary antibiotic. Approximately 25 percent of U.S. adults report concurrently taking a dietary supplement with a prescription medicine.