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Asthmatic w sinus infection and wheezing.taking flovent, prednisone& zyrtec (cetirizine).no antibiotic since i'm allergic to most.can i take garlic 4 infection.?
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Won't hurt: And it might help! sinus rinses also may help.
Answered 3/26/2013
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You need antibiotic: Sorry, you really need an antibiotic. If you are that sick you run a risk with steroids not being on antibiotics. Garlic is a poor substitute.
Answered 7/17/2013
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