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Will sudafed help with sinus infection and chest connection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If you have an: Actual sinus infection, a decongestant alone is usually not adequate. If you have sinus congestion and pain (without signs of bacterial infection) - then it might help to do the trick. If you have an infection your physician may need to prescribe antibiotic treatment.

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Answered 1/5/2019

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