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How can i reduced exercise-induced rhinitis? i take zyrtec (cetirizine) daily for allergies but it doesn't seem to help with rhinitis.

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Allergies: You may other otc antihistamines (allegra, claritin) or prescription meds from your doctor. A nasal steroid spray often helps. Exercise i don't think induces rhinitis. When you exercise, you breathe harder and more frequently, causing you to inhale more allergens and this causes your symptoms.

Answered 11/12/2012

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Dr. Marianna Post answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get Singulair (montelukast): If zyrtec not helping go to your doctor and get nasal steroids and/ or singulair (montelukast), (montelukast) just keep in mind might take up to 6 weeks for singulair (montelukast) to start working, however once it works it will control symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Answered 4/20/2014

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