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I was diagnosed with bronchitis&sinusitis yesterday. how do i know if its getting better? i have started caughing up a lot of phlegm. thanks a lot!

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Tomorrow: Should be experiencing some relief by tomorrow. Sometimes bacteria (if caused by bacteria - could be virus) not sensitive to the chosen antibiotic. If not better, or worse, contact MD.

Answered 4/18/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Symptoms of recovery: The sinus pressure and pain will decrease, the fever will abate, the discharge will return to clear and any congestion will become less within 7-14 days.

Dr Cremers agreed

Answered 4/20/2017

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with bronchitis&sinusitis yesterday. how do i know if its getting better? i have started caughing up a lot of phlegm. thanks a lot!

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

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Dr Cremers agreed

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