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Dx w/ chronic sinusitis. dr says try zyrtec (cetirizine) & flunisolide 2 wks minimum & wait on allergy tests. f/u appt in may. meds not helping after 5 days.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Call doc again: If you have sinusitis which has not responded to flunisolide after 5 days, you likely need an antibiotic now. I don't see how the finding from allergy test would alter your current treatment (for long term , likely yes). In the meanwhile try saline irrigation on the sinuses.

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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