09/26/2025
Stuffy nose? Cough? Fever? Patients often ask Dr. Moore: “Do I need antibiotics for a sinus infection?”
👉 Most of the time, the answer is no.
Colds and congestion are usually caused by viruses which means antibiotics won’t help and can actually cause unnecessary side effects.
But here’s when a sinus infection might be the cause:
✔️ Symptoms lasting 7–10+ days with no improvement
✔️ Cold symptoms that start to get better, then suddenly get worse
✔️ Severe congestion and sinus pain
Most of the time, it’s just a cold that will run its course. When in doubt, always check in with your doctor.
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