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Does claritin (loratadine) help with sinus inflammation?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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Claritin (loratadine): Claritin (loratadine) does not help sinus inflammation but it does help in reducing the secretions and suppressing allergy.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Not really: Claritin (loratadine) is an antihistamine and is used to treat sneezing and itchiness.

Answered 6/24/2014

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