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I have a throbbing headache w/ major congestion. been taking claritin-d, tylenol+ mucinex (guaifenesin) for a few days but nothing helps. any other suggestions?

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Headache and congest: Could be a sinus infection if so, it is easily treated with the proper antibiotic and prednisone.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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