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A 43-year-old female asked:

Sinus infection a week ago with omnicef (cefdinir) given and ends tomorrow. still have low temp, sore throat and ear pain on left side. wait or back to doc?

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Dr. John Munshower
Dr. John Munshoweranswered
Family Medicine 32 years experience
Call at the least: With the persistence of your symptoms, and only 1 day left of the meds, i would at least call the dr. Who originally examined you. They can review your chart and make the best decision as to when you should come back in for an second evaluation. Best wishes.
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Dr. Mohammed Parvez
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Dr. Gerald Mandell
Dr. Gerald Mandell commented
Nuclear Medicine 54 years experience
Sometimes sinus infections take longer to treat.
Feb 1, 2014
Dr. Ramin Ipakchi
Dr. Ramin Ipakchi commented
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 24 years experience
You should see your doctor if your symptoms havent improved or if the don't resolve
Aug 17, 2014
Dr. Troy Reyna
Dr. Troy Reynaanswered
Pediatric Surgery 46 years experience
Do not wait: Would advise that you visit your doc for recheck.
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