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Mucus is a yellow color i've been on claritin (loratadine) d for the past 4 days and seems to help slightly, what else should i be doin or taking?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Sinus irrigation: You could try sinus irrigation with normal saline spray or a neti-pot. Claritin D can be used for the short term (10 days or less). If you are coughing then adding Robitussin DM or mucinex (guaifenesin) may be helpful.

Answered 9/6/2015

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A member asked:

Mucus is a yellow color i've been on claritin (loratadine) d for the past 4 days and seems to help slightly, what else should i be doin or taking?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

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