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I've been taking claritin (loratadine) daily to control allergies that cause chronic sinus and ear pain. it worked well for 6 months, but the pain is back. is ther?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Medical evaluation: by an allergist/ ENT is needed, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck

Dr Rhoades agreed

Answered 4/26/2015

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