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Could u have a sinus infection? have thick yellowish brown sputum coming out my nose and when i cough is it an infection. decongestants not helping
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Sounds like a : Sinus infection. Try hydration, nasal irrigation, pain medicine as needed, and continue the decongestants. Viral infections should clear up, bacterial infections or super infections may require a course of antibiotics.
Answered 11/27/2017
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