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I have a strong smell coming from my nose and have chronic sinus inf. i don't have insurance for 30 days. would a normal antibiotic wipe this out?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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Maybe: Sinus infections are often easily treated with inexpensive antibiotics. Get seen at an UC or Healthtap Prime or see if you like a doc on Healthtap Concierge from your state and ask to join the doc's virtual practice.

Answered 3/16/2015

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A member asked:

I have a strong smell coming from my nose and have chronic sinus inf. i don't have insurance for 30 days. would a normal antibiotic wipe this out?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

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