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I have an antibiotic resistant sinus infection and put salt grains and salt water up my nose. will this kill the bacteria off?
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Sinusitis: It may help rinse some of the mucous and bacteria out of the noses you probably need additional antibiotics prescribed.
Answered 6/11/2013
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