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Is it okay to take antihistamines for sneezing when you have pneumonia? it is amazing how much sneezing hurts right now!

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Should be ok: If a person takes antihistamines for allergy symptoms such as sneezing, then she can continue taking the antihistamines even if she has pneumonia (unless her doctor asks her to not use antihistamines).

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 10/4/2018

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