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Can nasal antihistamine help to relieve stuffed nose from a cold?
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No: Antihistamine taken orally (vs intranasally) has little if any effect on nasal congestion from any disorder. A topical nasal decongestant for up to 5 days may work for congestion linked to a cold.
Answered 12/12/2017
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