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?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Rheumatology 52 years experience

No value: Antihistamines have no value in the treatment of viral illnesses.

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