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Haven't had a full cold for months but this minor sinus infection persists. anything i can do?
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Allergy: Allergy and exposure to pollution eg. Smoke probable cause.
Answered 5/26/2013
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See an ENT: For sinus infections that persist despite treatment or for infections that keep returning, you may need to see an otolaryngologist (ent doctor) who can examine your nose and sinuses to root out the cause for your chronic infection.
Answered 5/9/2014
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