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Because of cold symptoms runny nose and post nasal drip, could i just nix the benadryl (diphenhydramine) and use caladryl for my rash?
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Wont help nose: probable allergy if chronic , best treated with nasal steroid spray and antihistamine , caladryl only for skin itching
Answered 5/21/2014
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