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A member asked:

My daughter is 8 and has headache and congestion in her sinuses. can i have her take advil (ibuprofen) and loratadine together?

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With care: Only if under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Dr Debnath agreed

Answered 5/5/2018

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Yes: yes use advil (ibuprofen) and loratidine.you may try 1 dose of decongestant --it will help relieve sinus pressure

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/3/2018

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