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I'm worried because my friend who is 17 has chewing gum allergies, her eyes go red & hurt after she has it. any good medication, what do you suggest?
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Allergy meds: Any over the counter allergy med should help such as claritin, (loratadine) but she should stop the gum chewing or see an allergist.
Answered 12/7/2013
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