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Do over-the-counter allergy medicines work for oral allergy syndrome if you take a pill before eating?

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Dr. Gary Steven answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

No: The only thing that works for oas is allergy shots to reduce your sensitivity. I don't know exactly why that is, but i've never met a single patient who had found any medication that prevented oas symptoms.

Answered 8/7/2013

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