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Sinus, Sore Throat, Cough. Taking Antihistamines, Ibuprofen. Is It Contagious?
In working in a house not live in for 9 months, my sinus started draining and is causing a sore throat and a cough. I am treating it with antihistamines, ibuprofen, drinking lots of water, a mix of hot water, lemon & honey. My big questions is am I contagious? I need to be in a location with an 8 month old baby but I do not want to make her sick. Thank you.c
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hi,
thank you for your query.
what you are suffering from seems to be a common sinus infection.
mostly it is caused by a virus and symptoms should come down within a week.but i would still suggest you to start antibiotics .amoxicillin-clavulanate is a reasonable antibiotic to use first for treatment.
IT is as such not contagious but since you are working around 8 month old child i would advise some precautions.
-Don’t forget to maintain cleanliness and proper cleanliness to keep away from attaining any type of infections.
-Do not forget to clean your arms in advance of meals and just take a bath
often
thank you,
wishing you good health
thank you for your query.
what you are suffering from seems to be a common sinus infection.
mostly it is caused by a virus and symptoms should come down within a week.but i would still suggest you to start antibiotics .amoxicillin-clavulanate is a reasonable antibiotic to use first for treatment.
IT is as such not contagious but since you are working around 8 month old child i would advise some precautions.
-Don’t forget to maintain cleanliness and proper cleanliness to keep away from attaining any type of infections.
-Do not forget to clean your arms in advance of meals and just take a bath
often
thank you,
wishing you good health
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