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A member asked:

Does sinusitis with green post nasal drip need antibiotics , had it for four weeks?

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Dr. John Christophel answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Most likely yes: If you have major symptoms (e.g. Purulent rhinorrhea, facial pain, nasal congestion, fever, or toothache) for more than 7 days, your doctor should consider antibiotics.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/10/2014

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Probably yes: 4 Weeks of purulent post nasal drainage is time for a culture and sensitivity and a SPECIFIC antibiotic.

Dr Killian and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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