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Posted on
Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Wed, 13 Jan 2016
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Question : How to treat a sinus infection without antibiotics?
Brief Answer:
Sinus infection
Detailed Answer:
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You have a sinus infection and want to know how to treat it without antibiotics. Most sinus infections resolve without antibiotics. I would recommend using afrin nose spray to help open your sinus passages. This will allow for aeration and improved drainage of your sinuses. I caution though not to use the afrin more than 3 days as your body can become addicted to the decongestant. Usually with the decongestant and time, about 1-2 weeks the sinus infection will resolve.
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Sinus infection
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concenrns
You have a sinus infection and want to know how to treat it without antibiotics. Most sinus infections resolve without antibiotics. I would recommend using afrin nose spray to help open your sinus passages. This will allow for aeration and improved drainage of your sinuses. I caution though not to use the afrin more than 3 days as your body can become addicted to the decongestant. Usually with the decongestant and time, about 1-2 weeks the sinus infection will resolve.
I hope this answers your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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