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Does Intake Of Antihistamine Help In Curing Post-nasal Drip?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Mar 2016
Question: I have had post nasal drip for months now I have taken Flonase and Claritin and I also have a cool mist humidifier's I was wondering if there is a prescription strength nasal spray or a anti-histamine
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
can try singulair, ketotifen and different spray

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Most antihistamines and steroid sprays are available over the counter.

It is possible , however, because of different formulations that another steroid spray may work better for you.
You may want to try nasonex or nasocort spray to see if one of these helps

In addition, you can also consider trying ketotifen or singulair. Ketotifen is an antihistamine and a mast cell stabiliser. Mast cell stabilisers stop the release of chemicals that are involved in cause the allergic response and symptoms, this means it may have an additive effect.

Singulair is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. The leukotriene receptors are the points in the body where the 'allergy' chemicals stick to to cause their effect.
If the points are blocked off, there are reduced symptoms.

The use of ketotifen and/or singulair along with a different nasal spray may help.

If there is no relief, you may need to consider allergy testing to determine if there is anything in particular that is causing the reaction
Allergy tests can be in the form of skin tests or blood tests.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Michelle Gibson James (38 minutes later)
can i get script for singular or another prescription strenght antihistamne for my post nasal drip

can you please script for something stronger
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, your doctor can prescribe this for you

Detailed Answer:
HI

Yes, your doctor can give a script for the singulair or the ketotifen (the antihistamine plus the mast cell stabiliser)

If these are not effective, your doctor may need to consider a short course of oral steroids for you

We are not able to provide prescriptions unfortunately and can only suggest a course of action

Please feel free to ask anything else
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Does Intake Of Antihistamine Help In Curing Post-nasal Drip?

Brief Answer: can try singulair, ketotifen and different spray Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Most antihistamines and steroid sprays are available over the counter. It is possible , however, because of different formulations that another steroid spray may work better for you. You may want to try nasonex or nasocort spray to see if one of these helps In addition, you can also consider trying ketotifen or singulair. Ketotifen is an antihistamine and a mast cell stabiliser. Mast cell stabilisers stop the release of chemicals that are involved in cause the allergic response and symptoms, this means it may have an additive effect. Singulair is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. The leukotriene receptors are the points in the body where the 'allergy' chemicals stick to to cause their effect. If the points are blocked off, there are reduced symptoms. The use of ketotifen and/or singulair along with a different nasal spray may help. If there is no relief, you may need to consider allergy testing to determine if there is anything in particular that is causing the reaction Allergy tests can be in the form of skin tests or blood tests. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions