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I had pink eye and was put on ointment treatment until last friday. have congested nasal passages and drainage. it is sunday evening & have sore throat with a couple of small white spots. no fever.

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I would get things: Checked, the spots mat be pockets of infection. I would request a nasal steroid. Use this at night, post nasal drip becomes antiinflammatory, helping throat, helping allergies, less hand to face, less contraction of viruses which can lead to bacterial infection. You may need antibiotics though; gargle with warm salt water every couple hours and use aleve or other medicine 4 discomfort.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Possibly viral: Most "pinkeye" or conjunctivitis is actually viral, so antibiotic eye drops/ointment are usually not effective. Viral conjunctivitis tends to run it's course in 7-10 days. It can be very contagious, spreading from one eye to the other or to other people. Hand washing is essential. The same viruses that cause pink eye can also cause upper respiratory infections, so your symptoms may be related.

Answered 1/25/2015

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