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How Can Asthma And Allergic Rhinitis Be Treated?
My doctor said that I have asthma, i was sick in January and he heard wheezing in my lungs. he gave me an inhaler which I used once at that time. I used it two days ago, 2 puffs, it s not an everyday need. I have allergies, itchy eyes runny nose etc and I would like to take Claritin for it. I m pretty sensitive to medicine. I have a 24 hour pill, 10mg. I also have sleep apnea, I m on a CPAP Machine. I worry about taking things that may make you drowsy. I would like to take it at night in case it makes me drowsy. Should I take half a pill? If I take Ibuprofen, 200 mg, would that interfere with the claritin?
Wed, 2 May 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Allergic rhinitis treats with anti-histamines drugs which reduce the allergic reaction on the body and resulting in relief from symptoms. Claritin is one such drug.
One of the bigger side effects of these drugs is Drowsiness. But Claritin (Loratidine) drug is one of the least drowsiness-causing antihistamines.
Also, there is no major issue, if you take Ibuprofen with Claritin. For good symptomatic relief, I would recommend water Vapor inhalation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pooja.Sanap
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Allergic rhinitis treats with anti-histamines drugs which reduce the allergic reaction on the body and resulting in relief from symptoms. Claritin is one such drug.
One of the bigger side effects of these drugs is Drowsiness. But Claritin (Loratidine) drug is one of the least drowsiness-causing antihistamines.
Also, there is no major issue, if you take Ibuprofen with Claritin. For good symptomatic relief, I would recommend water Vapor inhalation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pooja.Sanap
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