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Uc dr gave me a prescription for nose spray and penicillin. she thought it was caused by allergies. tested neg for strep. what good is penicillin?
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If negative : For bacterial infection. PCN serving no purpose. Unless your doctor thought is was a sinus infection. Call your doctor to find out what they were treating
Answered 9/28/2016
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