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Doc gave me meds for sinus infection, the congestion is going away. but my throat is extremely sore and has pus on it now, should i go back in?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Yes: If you have a new finding like an increase in pus or exudate on your tonsils while on antibiotics, you should be re evaluated, if possible by the same provider who saw you originally.

Answered 4/1/2015

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A member asked:

Doc gave me meds for sinus infection, the congestion is going away. but my throat is extremely sore and has pus on it now, should i go back in?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

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