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Suggest Treatment For Sinus Infection

Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015

Question: Had what I think is a sinus infection for a week. Puffy under left eye, post nasal drip, dark green, viscous phlegm. Taking Alvrt D and fluticasone propionate.

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 minutes later)

Hello. Thanks for the query. Please start on antibiotics like Tab Amox with clavulunate. Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 minutes later)

Do i need a script?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

Antibiotics will require a prescription.Tab Augmentin duo twice daily for 5 days is what I prescribe for my patients. It gives them good relief. You can either go to a GP or an ENT specialist

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar