Sir, do you think it could be allergies?

"I've got the sinus (yes, singular) again doc!" Why is the suggestion that this "sinus infection" is really just allergies almost fightin' words? My area is notoriously bad for seasonal allergies but to ask most of my patients to try allergy medicine feels like I'm selling ice cubes to an Eskimo. Mr X, I've seen you every May for the last 5 years for this same thing. You got a Zpack from the immediate care 3 weeks ago and are still no better. Have you tried Zyrtec, Claritin, Flonase, etc?... Sir, do you think it could be allergies?
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