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What can i do to prevent post-nasal drip from allergies? happens especially at night.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frederick Ezon answered

Try antihistamines: Try taking an over the counter antihistamine 30 minutes before bedtime.

Dr Klein agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Antihistamines: Antihistamines help reduce allergy induced post nasal drip. Other ways to treat allergies in general: 1. Avoidance measure 2. Steroid nasal sprays 3. Decongestants 4. Antihistamine nasal sprays 5. Cromolyn sprays 6. Anticholinergic sprays 7. Saline sprays 8. Allergy shots.

Dr Heston and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/2/2018

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A member asked:

What can i do to prevent post-nasal drip from allergies? happens especially at night.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Frederick Ezon answered

Dr Klein agreed

Dr. Thomas Klein answered

Dr Heston and another doctor agreed

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