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Does sinusitis with green post nasal drip need antibiotics , had it for four weeks?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
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.
Answered 11/27/2017
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