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What is the best medication for sinus ear blocking sore throat congestion?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Time: Usually this is caused by a viral upper respiratory infection. As such it is self limited. Use analgesics and stay well hydrated. If it is a chronic problem (more than 10-14 days) then see your doctor for assessment and treatment. Otc treatments are not effective and may be harmful.

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Answered 2/6/2019

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