A 43-year-old female asked:
had meningitis last year caused by sinuses, treated/cured. i believe now have sinus infection but couldn't get appt for 5 days away. too long to wait?
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Urgent care: Go to urgent care immediately or ER now. Obtain expert ENT evaluation of your sinuses ASAP. If you lost full history I am amendable to starting you on antibiotics immediately if you have pressure and signs of infection and live in New York. Good luck.
Answered on Mar 22, 2020
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Below: It should be safe to go into the pool.
If you are concerned about water going into your nose, wear a noseplug.
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