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I've been on antibiotics a lot this year for chronic sinusitus. did augmentin 20days, doxy10days, and just started augmentin21days. should i be worried? my nose is still stopped up, and i'm afraid of becoming resistant or killing my gut. could i die?
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Worry: Yes, You should be worried about unresolved sinus infections. Not likely you'll die. See an ENT surgeon with special expertise in sinus disorders.
Answered 9/22/2015
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