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I'm prone to sinus infections. i have had a sore throat and sinus pain for 2 days. do i need anti biotics?
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No: You need a proper diagnosis. If you have a sinus infection it is properly diagnosed with a ct scan. If you have chronic sinusitis, you may need surgery to open the drainage opening between your sinus and nasal cavity. See an ENT surgeon for a complete sinus evaluation.
Answered 3/13/2020
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