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Child has runny/stuffy nose for a month. dr presc. antibiotics just in case sinus infection, should he take them? no other symptoms
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Puzzling question: A month of stuffiness and significant nasal drainage can mean a sinus infection. Sinus infections are sometimes overlooked in kids by a lot of physicians, but it is a valid diagnosis. If I find it I treat it with abx. If you feel the doc was just giving him abx to placate you, don't give them.You can monitor for the next week and fill later if he worsens.
Answered 10/24/2014
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