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I have a sinus infection that drains pure infection and it drops out of both sides. it's so bad that i can smell it in my nose and it's green and burn?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

See an ENT: Go see a doctor soon, preferably an ent, but your family doctor should be ok. Do not wait. Sinus infections can produce very severe complications if not appropriately managed.

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Answered 4/7/2013

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A member asked:

I have a sinus infection that drains pure infection and it drops out of both sides. it's so bad that i can smell it in my nose and it's green and burn?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

Dr Ali agreed

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