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How long should i wait to start antibiotics after contracting a sinus infection?
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Depends on severity: Current guidelines say that you should treat sinusitis with antibiotics if the symptoms have been present for at least 10 days, or after 3-4 days if the symptoms are severe or worsening with time.
Answered 1/1/2021
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