Spokane, WA
A 39-year-old male asked:
Is it bad to take an antihistamine during a cold, i.e. does suppressing mucus make the cold last longer?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 53 years experience
No value: Antihistamines have no value in the treatment of viral illnesses.
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Feb 28, 2015
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