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I Have Had Sinus Congestion For About A Week. This

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Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2020
Question: I have had sinus congestion for about a week. This has turned in to a persistent cough with lots of phlegm. Now when I blow my nose there is blood mixed in the mucus.
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
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.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (32 minutes later)
Do I have to go see a doctor to get a prescription?
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
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.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Dr. Olgeta Xhufka

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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.