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Sinusitis for 1 month. 10 days augmentin did not work. now on doxycycline for 5/10 and still not helping. ct scan shows sinusitis. cannot breathe, just started flonase, washes, steam. what next? does it take more antibiotics? stronger?

Q: sinusitis for 1 month. 10 days augmentin did not work. now on doxycycline for 5/10 and still not helping. ct scan shows sinusitis. cannot breathe, just started flonase, washes, steam. what next? does it take more antibiotics? stronger?

: Please see your PCP and discuss a culture of nasal washings to help guide therapy. Discuss the use of Neilmed saline rinses.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Please see your PCP and discuss a culture of nasal washings to help guide therapy. Discuss the use of Neilmed saline rinses.

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Answered 6/7/2021

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A member asked:

Sinusitis for 1 month. 10 days augmentin did not work. now on doxycycline for 5/10 and still not helping. ct scan shows sinusitis. cannot breathe, just started flonase, washes, steam. what next? does it take more antibiotics? stronger?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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