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I have had sinus issues for 2 months now with slow progression towards getting better. i was on augmentine for 3 weeks, should i go back to the dr.?

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Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

Sinusitis: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) excellent drug prolonged treatment chronic sinusiitis at 21 days. Do you have allergies and are they being treated. Usually the confounding factor.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

I have had sinus issues for 2 months now with slow progression towards getting better. i was on augmentine for 3 weeks, should i go back to the dr.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Smith answered

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