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A member asked:
Can antihistamines like zyrtec cause dry cough bec i think my post nasal drip may be gone but still take zyrtec when i think it possible may not need?
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No: In fact Zyrtec may help control a dry cough when the cough is caused by post-nasal drips. I note that you have reflux as well and this can certainly cause a dry cough. Cough-variant asthma in which cough is the only symptom is another potential cause since allergic rhinitis are often associated with asthma.
Answered 12/20/2016
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