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I have had a sinus infection for months; my doctor had prescribed me amoxicillin and cephalexin, and both had helped but had not completely gotten rid of the infection. i'm now on doxycycline; should i take it? will it help?

Q: i have had a sinus infection for months; my doctor had prescribed me amoxicillin and cephalexin, and both had helped but had not completely gotten rid of the infection. i'm now on doxycycline; should i take it? will it help?

: It may but it sounds like your sinuses may be blocked. If doxycycline does not clear it up see an ENT doctor for further evaluation and studies of your sinus system - MRI or CT to see if you have clogged sinuses.

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It may but it sounds like your sinuses may be blocked. If doxycycline does not clear it up see an ENT doctor for further evaluation and studies of your sinus system - MRI or CT to see if you have clogged sinuses.

Answered 7/27/2023

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A member asked:

I have had a sinus infection for months; my doctor had prescribed me amoxicillin and cephalexin, and both had helped but had not completely gotten rid of the infection. i'm now on doxycycline; should i take it? will it help?

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