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My son is on antibiotics day 7 for a sinus infection. hes much better but still a little congested. how long does it take for congestion to go away with atb? im afraid hell pass it ti his sister?

Q: my son is on antibiotics day 7 for a sinus infection. hes much better but still a little congested. how long does it take for congestion to go away with atb? im afraid hell pass it ti his sister?

: You don't pass sinus infections back &amp; forth like you might for strep or staph. The antibiotics should kill the germs involved with a 10-14 day treatment course in most. Any congestion could remain after the germs die for a week or more.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

You don't pass sinus infections back & forth like you might for strep or staph. The antibiotics should kill the germs involved with a 10-14 day treatment course in most. Any congestion could remain after the germs die for a week or more.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 6/4/2022

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A member asked:

My son is on antibiotics day 7 for a sinus infection. hes much better but still a little congested. how long does it take for congestion to go away with atb? im afraid hell pass it ti his sister?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Handsfield agreed

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