Your not only wrong, but stupid for trying to paint everyone with the same brush. You don't know me, I've never, not once had a sinus infection that wasn't bacterial and that didn't require strong antibiotics to eliminate.

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Posted by AlceeFortier

Member since Dec 2016

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Posted on 12/31/16 at 3:54 pm to Old Sarge

Sinus infections and antibiotics. That is why we have resistant bacteria. Drs overprescribe when it is likely viral.

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Posted by LSUfan20005

Member since Sep 2012

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Posted on 12/31/16 at 3:54 pm to Old Sarge

Or, you could wait 4-7 days and allow your immune system to do its job.

Just because it is bacterial doesn't mean you "require" meds.

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Posted by Parallax

Member since Feb 2016

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Posted on 12/31/16 at 3:58 pm to Old Sarge

You got culture results for all of those colds to prove they're bacterial?

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Posted by Old Sarge

Dean of Admissions, LSU

Member since Jan 2012

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Posted on 12/31/16 at 4:04 pm to LSUfan20005

I've never, not once been able to outlast a sinus infection. My sinus cavities are too small.

And you are confusing "sinusitis" with a sinus "infection"

But you obviously know more than numerous doctors I've seen....

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Posted by Crimson

Member since Jan 2013

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Posted on 12/31/16 at 4:07 pm to Parallax

FDA approval extends to the manufacturing or synthesis of the drug. Veterinarian Rx are by no means the same. Haven't you watched Seinfeld?

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Posted by SmackoverHawg

Member since Oct 2011

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Posted on 12/31/16 at 4:08 pm to AlceeFortier

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Drs overprescribe when it is likely viral.

Pt's demand them. Will go to ER/urgent care when they don't get them or call the on call doctor. The fault lies on both sides. People shouldn't be so pussified and impatient. They want to be better NOW and want the antibiotic whether they need it or not.

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