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Is it safe to take things like zyrtec if you've recently had sinus surgery & are experiencing head congestion & coughs from post nasal drip?

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Yes: Yes, but it may not help unless the symptoms are due to allergy.

Dr Seibert and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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