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Suggest Treatment For Sinus Infection And Pain In The Neck And Shoulder
Question: I have a sinus infection with pain in neck and shoulder. Should I be on a antibiotic?
Brief Answer:
If there is an infection then antibiotic is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Since you are having a sinus infection, it is advisable that an antibiotic should be taken.
You have already tries nasal spray and advil and i suggest that you continue the same.
I would also like you to start steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, this will reduce the congestion.
In my patients i normally start amoxicillin 500 mg thrice a day for 7 to 10 days and assess the clinical response.
Please meet your doctor for the prescription
Get well soon
If there is an infection then antibiotic is required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Since you are having a sinus infection, it is advisable that an antibiotic should be taken.
You have already tries nasal spray and advil and i suggest that you continue the same.
I would also like you to start steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, this will reduce the congestion.
In my patients i normally start amoxicillin 500 mg thrice a day for 7 to 10 days and assess the clinical response.
Please meet your doctor for the prescription
Get well soon
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