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I have staph cellulitis around my eye. im on day 3 of antibiotics. warm compress makes my eye swell more! should i still do it??
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Not essential. : The compresses not necessary, but is the redness better? You should be seeing results? If not improving get rechecked.
Answered 8/20/2019
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