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I have a very painfull nasal infection and have just started a 10-day 150mg antibiotics cure today. how long until i will feel some relief?
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Painful nasal infect: Please be sure to use salt water sprays and/or nettie pot treatment to help sinus drainage. You should feel better in the next 3 days if you maintain proper care.
Answered 8/5/2014
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Usually in 24-72 hrs: If the infection is sensitive to the antibiotic you shoul start feeling better in the next 24-72 hours.
Answered 9/16/2015
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Very soon: It takes 1-2 days for antibiotics to begin to provide relief of symptoms due to infection. That is if you have the right antibiotics(which is not always the case)..
Answered 8/5/2014
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Abx alone? Few days: But why wait on the antibiotic alone? Nasal decongestant spray (like Afrin) can help reduce swelling and relieve pressure-pain temporarily and rapidly. Use 2-3x/day (read label), and not for more than 4-5 days--which should be all needed.
Answered 8/5/2014
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