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Hi--i'm having difficulty with my sinuses. i had a bad cold about 10 days ago and, per usual, it's settled into my sinuses. possible sinus infection?
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Sinus infection: Try saline nasal lavage. If that is not then see your doctor. If you have a secondary infection then antibiotics may be warranted.
Answered 3/18/2020
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