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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?
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Please see your PCP and discuss a culture of nasal washings to help guide therapy. Discuss the use of Neilmed saline rinses.
Answered 6/7/2021
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