HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

My sinus infection won't go away, even after 3 rounds of antibiotics. what could be wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Nick Debnath answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

See ENT: for sinus infections not responding to antibiotics you should see an ENT for evaluation. There might be infectious, inflammatory, anatomic, or immune system issues to consider.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/19/2017

3.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Have cold with sinus infections 10 days now. On antibiotic for last 6 days and finishing 6 days prednisone. When will drainage clear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is it safe to use Advocare products while taking Adderal 15 and Effexor (venlafaxine) ER 75. Also taking an antibiotic for sinus infections - Biaxin. Thanks so much!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My current anti-biotic (cipro) not working for sinus infection. What do I do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

If you have a sinus infection you have to have antiiotics, so should I go to the doctor or have him call in something?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi I have had a sinus infection for 11 weeks, and i'm on an antibotic called cipro (ciprofloxacin). Now my symptoms are coming back even.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is the medication ceftin (cefuroxime) a mild or major antibiotic for sinus infections?
I'm a teacher and I have had 5-6 ear/ sinus infections since oct. Only one antibiotic works and its hard on my system. What can I do ?
Is amoxicillin a placebo antibiotic or will it really work for sinus infections?
I keep getting infections in my sinus close to my throat and ear. I've been taken antibiotic. But i still get it every few weeks. It seems the antibiotic didn't do the job. What can I do.?
A doctor said my MRI ct scans show Ive had chronic sinus infections for 3yrs. He said antibiotic may or may not help. If it doesnt what next? Is it even worth taking the antibiotic then?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.