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Is it very bad to be taking antibiotics for sinus infection even when it is unknown that you have one? just believed that you have one.
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Yes: This is one of the most common and widespread types of antibiotic abuse. Using antibiotics when they are not needed just breeds resistance and subjects you to the risk of adverse side effects, without any benefit.
Answered 4/2/2013
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