A 26-year-old female asked:

Will liquid albuterol help my sinus infection? i've been taking amoxicillin i was prescribed at the er but couldn't afford the other medication. nothing over-the-counter is helping! please help i have a horrible cough and so much pressure in my head still

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Dr. Aaron Milstoneanswered

Pulmonology 29 years experience

No: Albuterol is a bronchodilator used to open airways in the lungs. It has minimal effects on the sinuses or upper airways.

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