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I had a sinus infection, been taking azithromycin since 5/31/13. mucus is thick and slimy. is this normal?
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Maybe: Azithromycin is not first choice for sinus infections. Sinus infections are hard to treat. You might need a different antibiotic.
Answered 6/24/2014
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