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Is a sinus infection contagious if it's due to allergies?

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Dr. Tracy Sinha answered

2 diff things: Allergies donot cause infection, so allergies not contagious, infection due to bacteria and virus are contagious.

Dr Rocamboli agreed

Answered 11/9/2015

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A member asked:

Is a sinus infection contagious if it's due to allergies?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Sinha answered

Dr Rocamboli agreed

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