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A 29-year-old female asked:

i was given a zpack for a sinus infection the second day my ear started to throb and is getting worse will the zpack treat the possible ear infection?

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Dr. Albert Melaragno answered

Pediatrics 45 years experience

Yes it should: both are upper respiratory tract infections and should respond if no improvement in 72 hrs contact your doctor

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