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A member asked:
What medicine can cure sinus & congestion for a 5 yr?
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Nothing!!!: There are no medications that will definitively "cure"congestion. Etiology is usually viral or allergic and treatment is usually fluids, making the child comfortable (with a cold). You can also try a decongestant but that, like tylenol, (acetaminophen) is only for symptomatic relief--meaning that the congestion will return when the decongestant wears off. An antihistamine can be used if allergy is the cause.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Children's Claritin (loratadine): I would take over the counter children's Claritin (loratadine) for a week and see if the symptoms go away. If not discuss with your pediatrician.
Answered 6/24/2014
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