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Can a sinus infection make u cough bad ?? and why aren't antibiotics working for my sinus infection
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Yes: sinus drainage and pharynx irritation! May need a different antibiotic. Viral infections are not responsive to antibiotics in general.
Answered 1/4/2015
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