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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
Dr. Thomas Mcgowananswered
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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.
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