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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?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not recommended: Antibiotics are not recommended for sinus infections unless they are unusually long-lasting or severe. Use decongestants.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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