Facial Problems, Noninjury: Check Your Symptoms

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When to See a Doctor

Do you continue to have facial symptoms despite treatment with antibiotics?

See significance of symptoms after treatment with antibiotics if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.

Yes

Are you taking an antibiotic, but your symptoms are not following the expected course?

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A change in medicine or a change in the dose may be needed. An appointment may not be necessary.

Yes

Do you have a rash or other side effects, such as diarrhea or nausea, after taking an antibiotic?

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Do not take your next dose of medicine until you have talked with your health professional.

Yes

After taking an antibiotic for a sinus infection for 72 hours, do you have new yellow or green nasal discharge?

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A change in medicine or a change in the dose may be needed. An appointment may not be necessary.

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Last updated:	May 15, 2007
Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer