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What is a good antihistamine to prevent excess mucus build up during allergy seasons?
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Older kind: The older AH such as Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Atarax, Chlortrimeton actually possess more drying effect than the newer generation non-sedating ones. However you are also more likely to get drowsy from them. However allergy is not the only thing which causes excessive mucus and a steroid nasal spray will likely work better.
Answered 1/24/2015
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