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Hi doctors, i am battling with allergies/hayfever, typically use loratadine and ceterizine, not much help lately. any recommendations please?
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Desensitization: There are other medications that can prescribed, depending on what is available in your country, steroid nasal sprays help with nasal congestion. Also if you have a board certified allergist, see if you are a candidate for allergen desensitization or allergy shots. They give you long term relief from your allergies.
Answered 3/4/2013
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