My ear is still blocked on the fourth day of the antibiotic?

Question

Hello, I was consulted for an ear infection. I am on my 4th day of zitromax (Friday) and my ear is still blocked. I am starting to have sinus pain at the eyebrow level. Do you think the antibiotic is effective? Thank you Yes, I am allergic to penicillin

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, ma'am, According to the current clinical practice guidelines, azithromycin is recommended as first-line treatment if the patient has a history of severe allergy to penicillin or its derivatives. Is this the case for you? Thanks for the feedback! In this case I don't see any issue with your treatment but as a precaution it would be wise to double-check with your pharmacist who is probably in a better position than I am :) Sincerely, Tom Samaha, pharmacist