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Is Doxycycline Effective At Treating A Sinus Infection?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Oct 2017
Question: Can Doxycycline be used for a sinus infection? On Friday evening under my right eye swelled up like a frog's throat with a little firmness. I had been experiencing tightness in the right side and stoppage in the right ear for a couple of days. I had some doxycycline from a recent surgery and started that Saturday morning. It seems to be working in that the swelling has decreased by half after just one day on it, but I don't know if I'm helping my body or not.
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Doxycycline will be Helpful

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma'am,

I have gone through your question and I understand your concern but there is no need to worry as doxycycline is commonly used to treat bacterial sinus infections. I would recommend that you complete the doxycycline course for seven days even if improvement of your symptoms occurred..

I would also recommend that you add an antihistaminic as citrizine once daily before going to bed..

I hope you find this helpful..
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Is Doxycycline Effective At Treating A Sinus Infection?

Brief Answer: Doxycycline will be Helpful Detailed Answer: Dear Ma'am, I have gone through your question and I understand your concern but there is no need to worry as doxycycline is commonly used to treat bacterial sinus infections. I would recommend that you complete the doxycycline course for seven days even if improvement of your symptoms occurred.. I would also recommend that you add an antihistaminic as citrizine once daily before going to bed.. I hope you find this helpful..