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Nose gets stuffy after drinking a beer, why is this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol: Symptoms of alcohol intolerance may include: headache, flushing, hives, nasal congestion, GI upset, nausea/vomiting ; low blood pressure. You could be allergic to alcohol or it's ingredients such as yeast, grains, sulfites, histamines ; other chemicals.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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