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I was diagnosed & treated for flu like symptoms & sinusitis on the 17/02/20. i was already having symptoms on/off for 2 weeks prior then became severe. i was given amoxyclav625 antibiotic & cortisone. so far i was better but now having symptoms again?
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Primary/secondary: You may be partially treated, have a resistant organism, secondary or new infection. Sinusitis treatment requires a longer course of antibiotics. Nasal saline rinses and Flonase may help to relieve symptoms and improve recovery time. Please see your PCP.
Answered 3/6/2020
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