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Can my rheumatologist prescribe something for my sinus infection?

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Possibly: Any doctor who is licensed can prescribe a variety of medications, however, we each prescribe within our specialty. A rheumatologist is an arthritis doc...Sinus infection is an ent/internist.Family practice/dentist...

Answered 1/4/2020

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