The Difference Between Pain killers and Antibiotics

• What is a big part of medicine?

  The use of drugs or medications
• How much does the NHS spend on medications annually?

  Over seventeen billion pounds
• What are the two groups of medications?

  • Medications that relieve symptoms
  • Medications that treat the disease
• What medications might you take for a sore throat?

  Aspirin or paracetamol
• What do painkillers do for a sore throat?

  They reduce pain and headache
• Do painkillers cure the problem of a sore throat?

  No, they only relieve symptoms
• What do antibiotics do for a sore throat?

  They kill bacteria or prevent growth
• Why might antibiotics not work for most sore throats?

  Most sore throats are caused by viruses
• What are antibiotics specifically made to interfere with?

  Bacteria
• Why can't antibiotics kill viruses?

  Viruses hide within body cells
• What is a major problem with antibiotics?

  Antibiotic resistance
• What does antibiotic resistance mean?

  Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics
• How has the ability to treat diseases changed medicine?

  • Improved quality of life
  • Extended people's lives
  • Multiple drugs can be used simultaneously
• What is the effect of treating symptoms and diseases on patients?

  It improves quality of life
• What is the role of multiple drugs in treatment?

  Some make patients feel better, others treat causes
• What is the conclusion of the video?

  It summarizes the importance of medications
• What are the key points about medications discussed in the video?

  • Medications are crucial in medicine
  • NHS spends over £17 billion annually
  • Medications can relieve symptoms or treat diseases
  • Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses
  • Antibiotic resistance is a significant issue