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Is anti-histamine bad for you when you have a cold? can it help a little bit with the runny nose and stuffy nose?
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Can help: Antihistamines are considered symptomatic relief for symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose and itch--antihistamines are not very helpful in treating nasal congestion, however.
Answered 10/23/2017
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