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I am having a hard time getting rid of sinus ha, it's day 3 of pressure and throbbing pain. i have been sneezing. took 2 doses of tylenol and sudafed separately. also used vicks and essential oils, the relief is short lived and doesn't go completely?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

MD: See your MD or ENT doc. If you have sinus infection, you may need antibiotics.

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Answered 12/7/2016

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A member asked:

I am having a hard time getting rid of sinus ha, it's day 3 of pressure and throbbing pain. i have been sneezing. took 2 doses of tylenol and sudafed separately. also used vicks and essential oils, the relief is short lived and doesn't go completely?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Dr Saghafi and 3 doctors agreed

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