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I've had a cold for 3 wks, 3 days ago sinuses burned next day herpe breakout on chin next day irritated eye that swelled shut red & draining. ideas?

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Dr. Jon Fishburn answered

See MD: You need to see an md. You may need oral antiviral therapy for your infection. The cold you had increasesd your susceptibility to other opportunistic infections such as the herpes. I'm concerned that you may also have gotten it near or in your eye.

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Answered 6/21/2017

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A member asked:

I've had a cold for 3 wks, 3 days ago sinuses burned next day herpe breakout on chin next day irritated eye that swelled shut red & draining. ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jon Fishburn answered

Dr Ali and 4 doctors agreed

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