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Is sinusitis bacterial or viral? meaning will amoxcillin help me if have sinusitis?
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Sinus: Great question. It can be bacterial, viral or even allergic. If you have a fever and thick yellow or green drainage, its probably bacterial
Answered 10/25/2014
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Amoxicillin 4 sinus: 100% agree with Dr. Stephen Rothstein. For sinusitis caused by virus infection, no antibiotic treatment is needed. Acute sinus infection from bacteria is usually treated with antibiotic and Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is the first chose. Amoxicillin is also acceptable.
Answered 10/25/2014
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