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Answer by JohnP
Your sinus infection could be bacterial in origin. However, it could also be viral. If it’s a virus, the antibiotics won’t do anything. If it’s bacterial it’ll take a few days before the fever breaks, as the antibiotics don’t do anything about the fever, they kill the bacteria. Once the infection is defeated, then the fever will go down.

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Our 12 mo old son was diagnosed with Strep A, and a double ear infection today.
His throat is red, and his nose is very runny (but doesn’t appear to be infected).
Is it ok to treat these symptoms and give him some relief from the popping and sore ears, and runny nose, and occasional cough from phloem, with some children’s OTC decongestant, and maybe even an expectorant?
Doing so might also help prevent further spreading of the Strep A bacteria to others via his super snot that wont stop X-P… I don’t expect it to cut out the risk of spreading entirely, as he is only 1, but anything that helps me fight the decontaminating battle is a welcome alli.
I saw a post on here that says it is ok to take decongestants with antibiotics, but nothing was mentioned for children, even though I know they make OTC children’s decongestant.
Still looking for answers, but your advise would be appreciated.
Nobles Mom

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Answer by KayseeP
As long as there are none of the same ingredients in the medications you are giving him you should be fine…but I would be extremely careful if he is already taking something for his nose because I took too many different nasal medications over the course of the day and my heart rate was way up for about an hour. get one of the nose suckers to suck the snot out of his nose.

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Answer by TweetyBird
You should start feeling a difference in about 48 hours after the first dose taken but you can help yourself greatly if you treat some of your symptoms. The fever, the pain of the ear ache, the nausea.

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Answer by Heidi Watkins
Antibiotics and spray can SEEM like they’re making it worse, but really the gross stuff is loosening up and working it’s way out – which could give you a sore throat and make you feel worse – but you should feel better in a few days.

If you don’t finish your antibiotic prescription, it could come back worse though, so don’t stop taking it unless your doctor says too.

I’m not a doctor, but I’ve had a ton of sinus infections and once I called my doctor because I felt so much worse after I started taking the antibiotics.

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Answer by KC
It could be inflammation. I used to take Amoxicillan growing up, so it no longer is effective for me. Use a humidifier to help keep you from drying out, especiallly if you are on decongestants. Call a pharmacist and get his or her advice

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Answer by Queryman
If it is viral, it clears up on its own. If it is bacterial, you need antibiotics. Either way, you have to take your chance.

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Answer by John
There are over 300 different antibiotics and antibiotic kills the friendly bacteria in your intestines.
Live digestive enzymes heal and every single cell in your body needs live digestive enzymes to break down undigested food we eat. You should chew your food well to create saliva which is live enzymes.

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Answer by Stephanie
Oh gosh thats a lot to happen but youre right its the antibiotics. I would get on some good probiotics to get the good bacteria built up in your system.

Also I would take Uva Urse to help your bladder funtion properly along with your kidneys. You have a lot of toxins built up from the meds and your body is trying to get rid of them.

Eatting foods like blueberries and other antioxidants will boost your immune system.

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With over 17 million patients treated each year for sinus problems, researchers report that physicians are over treating both acute and chronic sinus inflammation, as compared to published treatment guidelines.