A member asked:

Throat and ears hurt for 3 days. dr gave me zpak. 5th day now. throat and ears are fine. only symptn is bad nasal congestion. is zpak working?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, but:: Zithromax lasts in body tissues for approximately 10 days. Your illness was likely a viral upper respiratory illness(common cold) for which antibiotics are ineffective. Nasal congestion will often respond to a brief course of Afrin 24 Hour Nasal Spray.

Answered 12/9/2015

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