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Lside nose swollen and painful but no redness bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and cephalexin 5 days now pain is worse and swelling spread to rside and under eyes. help?
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Serious!: The location of this infection is the real problem. Infections in the region of the nose, forehead and upper lip can spread quickly and even track back to the brain. You may need IV antibiotics. Please return to your doctor or hospital right away.
Answered 9/8/2015
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Go to the ER: and be evaluated. you need IV antibiotics started. this is a serious problem.
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