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Is it right that for those who have allergies and are taking antihistamines, the mucus will become thicker?
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Depends: First generation antihistamines have some antocholinergic properties that can thicken mucus. Second generation antihistamines not so much. Depends on what medication you are taking.
Answered 2/9/2013
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