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I've been taking azithromycin since 5/31. sinus pressure is bad along with congestion. is this normal?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Try taking OTC cold: Meds, vitamins c, apply warm compress & Vicks vaporub to your nose and cheeks, chew cough drops etc. If u don't feel better, consider having an imaging study of your sinuses. Take care !

Answered 2/18/2015

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