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I ve chronic nasal problems, and bronchiectasis, will it be harmful to use antihistamines for nasal issues coz this may make chest mucus dry and stuck

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Nasal issues: You can use nasal antihistamines that will only affect the nasal passages.

Answered 5/26/2016

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