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Diagnosed w/ sinus infection and fluid in ear. taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). should my neck and head hurt? headaches on same side as fluid-filled ear.

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Sinusitis: Try using saline nasal spray through a Neti-pot from your friendly pharmacist, and ask for a decongestant at the same time. Hopefully this will help.

Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

Diagnosed w/ sinus infection and fluid in ear. taking augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). should my neck and head hurt? headaches on same side as fluid-filled ear.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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