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My wife has a sinus infection. the phlegm is a light green color. i have a box of augmentin bd 875 mg. can she take that for her infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Antibiotic: Recommend against using antibiotic prescriptions you have around the house without first having your wife assessed. This could be a viral infection. Don't know.

Answered 1/13/2021

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