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I have taken 2 bottles of biaxin (clarithromycin) and i've still got bad sinuses and coughing up thick yellow mucus from my chest. i cant get to a doctor today. ?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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Sinusitis treatment?: The overwhelming number of sinus infections (98%) are caused by viruses for which we basically have no antibiotics. A good ENT can irrigate your sinuses. You may also have some anatomical issues (a tiny osteomeatal complex). See a good ENT about your sinus issues.

Answered 2/26/2016

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A member asked:

I have taken 2 bottles of biaxin (clarithromycin) and i've still got bad sinuses and coughing up thick yellow mucus from my chest. i cant get to a doctor today. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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