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4 yearl old's allergies very bad, nose stuffy and itchy, eyes red, swollen and itchy. i gave him zyrtec (cetirizine) at 7.30am, bendryl pr 6h not working. help?

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Dr. Li-Yu Mitchell answered

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May need more: Antihistamine like zyrtec is good, but may need to consider daily nasal saline rinses/sprays, adding a nasal steroid (prescription only), and prescription allergy eye drops. During different seasons, some people just might need more therapy. Also consider getting allergy testing done with doctor.

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Answered 4/14/2016

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A member asked:

4 yearl old's allergies very bad, nose stuffy and itchy, eyes red, swollen and itchy. i gave him zyrtec (cetirizine) at 7.30am, bendryl pr 6h not working. help?

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Dr. Li-Yu Mitchell answered

Dr Weisman and 2 doctors agreed

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