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A 45-year-old female asked:

I've been taking a mucinex d every morning for a few weeks because i suffer from chronic sinusitis and it usually helps to stop it from getting worse, requiring treatment. i now have a sore throat and discomfort in both ears; feel lousy. should i continue

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Dr. Catherine Spratt turner
Family Medicine 35 years experience
Ear pain: You maybe getting a sinus infection. Give it a day or so and if it doesn't get better then get it checked out.
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