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A member asked:

Just finished azithromycin for sinus infection 2 days ago. i was better for a few days, but now i am very stuffed up/congested again. what now?

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Viral Cause?: If you have already been started on antibiotics, and are not receiving any benefit, you may have a virus. Try tylenol (acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen for aches and pains, salt water gargles for sore throat, honey as a good cough medication, and a decongestant like Pseudoephedrine to improve symptoms.

Answered 4/16/2018

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