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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with a sinus infection over 2 weeks ago and im no better after lots of saline rinses/steroid nose spray. large yellow bloody clots now?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

May need abx: If it is getting worse or remains unimproved, you will likely need an antibiotic. Call your doctor.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2017

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