
I Have Had Sinus Congestion For About A Week. This

Brief Answer:
You need to get treated with antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should get treated with antibiotics and decongestants.
Having blood in mucus is normal in this situation while having sinusitis for a week.
Amoxicillin - clavulonic acid is the preferable
antibiotic to be used.
Also you need to use decongestant nasal spray.
Rinse nose with saline water.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
You need to get treated with antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you should get treated with antibiotics and decongestants.
Having blood in mucus is normal in this situation while having sinusitis for a week.
Amoxicillin - clavulonic acid is the preferable
antibiotic to be used.
Also you need to use decongestant nasal spray.
Rinse nose with saline water.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


Do I have to go see a doctor to get a prescription?
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics are sold only with prescription.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Of course you should visit a doctor because antibiotics are sold only with doctor's prescription.
Antibiotics are sold only with prescription.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
Of course you should visit a doctor because antibiotics are sold only with doctor's prescription.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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