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Our workplace has been painted recently and i keep getting headaches. what should i do?

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Dr. Brijesh Chandwani answered

Specializes in Orofacial Pain

Anti-histamines: You should start with an anti-histaminic such as Claritin or benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Answered 10/3/2016

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