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What are the stages for a sinus infection to run it`s course. i am taking azithromycin. i started the medication on friday.

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3-10 days: You should start to feel better after you have taken the 3rd dose of zithromax, but symptoms will continue to improve a total of 10days.

Answered 4/17/2018

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