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How can i stop a runny nose quick? got an important event coming up in 22 hours?

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Dr. Christopher Schmidt answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Allergies??: Would say antihistamines but you're on Benadryl (diphenhydramine) already. Saudades is contraindicated due to your htn. You can try oxymetazolone short term to see if that helps.

Answered 6/24/2014

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