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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?
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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.
Answered 6/4/2022
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