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Have an upper tooth abscess in the front tooth by nose. been taking antibiotics that was prescribed for it. now ive got sinus congestion, slight sore throat headache and pains in head when coughing. could this be related? waiting to get tooth pulled?
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No, the latter infection is due to viral infection. Those 2 conditions are unrelated, just a coincidence, unfortunately. Covid-19 infection can't be ruled out because the omicron variant infection is still popular but the home antigen test is not sensitive for detection.
Answered 9/22/2022
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An infection in an upper front tooth causes pain and swelling, not a sinus congestion. An infection in an upper back tooth with roots near sinus can cause sinus problems. Your other problems are from another infection, get tooth extracted, but save it with a root canal if possible. See your doctor for your other problems.
Answered 9/23/2022
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Antibiotics will slow spread of infection, not cure tooth abscess. You require root canal or extraction in addition to pills. See Dentist. You may also have upper respiratory infection from virus, which antibiotics will not cure. See Physician.
Answered 9/23/2022
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Your anterior tooth infection should have no correlation to a sore throat or coughing. Have the tooth extracted and have your physician determine the cause of your other symptoms.
Answered 9/23/2022
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