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I have bad allerigies sometimes. cetirizine stopped working so i take zyrtec (cetirizine) d. i heard u cnt take decongestants too long. wat are longterm treatments?

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Allergies: Your best option for long term of your allergies is allergen desensitization, a board certified allergist can help you identify your triggers and desensitize you and decrease your dependence on medications.

Answered 1/19/2014

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