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My sinus is acting up real bad lately, my left sinus is block. how can it be unblock?

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Dr. Larry Marcus answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Decongestant: Initially you can try an over-the-counter decongestant like mucinex-d. If this is not effective, you should see an ENT physician to make sure there is no infection or allergies that need to be treated with prescription meds.

Answered 6/10/2014

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