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Do i have a sinus infection? my sinuses are killing expacially on my nose! my nose is stuffed up a lot lately and i have a sore throat and a lot of bo
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See below: You likely have an upper respiratory illness but sinusitis requires at least 10-14 days to be considered bacterial (old recs) and per the american infectious disease society, 98% of all sinusitis is viral. Use a "netty pot" or the shower to clear out the mucous in your sinuses and chest and decongestants like sudafed and mucolytics like mucinex (guaifenesin). If any breathing problems, get see at once.
Answered 6/17/2016
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