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Would claritin be as effective as zyrtec to treat fluid in the eustachian tube?

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Yes but: IN the case of eustachean obstruction, a nasal steroid +/- nasal congestion would likely be more successful since antihistamine alone would not likely open up the eustachean tube.

Answered 6/13/2021

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A member asked:

Would claritin be as effective as zyrtec to treat fluid in the eustachian tube?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

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