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I recently had an upper respiratory infection. with the symptoms of congestion;nasal drip sore throat and pain in sinuses. i still have a slight sore?

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Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

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Recurrent sinus infe: Sinusitis needs longer antibiotics and decongestants if symptoms are recurring get sinus x-ray done.

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Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

I recently had an upper respiratory infection. with the symptoms of congestion;nasal drip sore throat and pain in sinuses. i still have a slight sore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Dr Davis agreed

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