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I have a sore throat, heavy chest and difficulty breathing. i took cetirizine 3 hours ago, can i also take benadryl?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Actually-: If you are having problems breathing - would recommend medical assessment.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

See a physician: as you are having difficulty breathing and chest tightness. It is important to figure out whether these problems are related to sore throat or not.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/2/2017

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A member asked:

I have a sore throat, heavy chest and difficulty breathing. i took cetirizine 3 hours ago, can i also take benadryl?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Amandeep Kaur answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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