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I got nasal darkyellow nasal discharge for 2daya now. what can u recomend to take for it to fully stop? i had cold/flu a week before.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nasal drainage: Since youve had symptoms for about ten days you may have a sinus infection that will require antibiotics.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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