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A member asked:

My daughter is allergic to phenylephrine and dextrometh orphan. she is on antibiotics,loratadine,hydroxy zone hci,. she needs a decongestant,now what?

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Steroids,: either in spray or oral form, can help reduce nasal congestion associated with sinus infections in people who cannot take traditional decongestants. These medications are available by Rx only.

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Answered 7/5/2017

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