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A member asked:
How do i get relief from nasal congesgtion if i have a heart condition and can't take decongestants?
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Antihistamine: The decongestant that you cannot take is phenylephrine. This medication can be sold individually or packaged with other medications when the label indicates "-d" such as claritin-d. Antihistamine, on the other hand, is not a problem for most patients with heart disease.
Answered 12/31/2011
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Nasal sprays: You could consider using prescription nasal steroids. See a doctor about this.
Answered 11/27/2017
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