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Was on zpak now on keplex had sinus infection still blowing orange is brown but don't feel sick am i ok ? was told orange means bad but i feel good

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Orange snout: Sometimes occur when blood is mixed with snout and infection. If already on treatment and improving there should be no cause for alarm.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

Was on zpak now on keplex had sinus infection still blowing orange is brown but don't feel sick am i ok ? was told orange means bad but i feel good

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Iwata agreed

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