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Why Is Antihistamines Prescribed?
hello, i have a problem with sinus. Every time the doctor gives antihistamines and pain relief tabs and antibiotics. But he says i shouldnt get allegy test. but the condition keeps occuring again and again. But he says i dont have allergies, if thats the case, why does he prescribe antihistamines?
Tue, 16 Jun 2020
Hello,
I can't comment on your case because I don't have enough information to do so. I can explain why antihistamines may help though. Antihistamines do act against allergic reactions but they also reduce the amount of nasal discharge. A runny nose may become dry. Patients with nasal and sinus problems usually benefit from reduced nasal discharge.
I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
I can't comment on your case because I don't have enough information to do so. I can explain why antihistamines may help though. Antihistamines do act against allergic reactions but they also reduce the amount of nasal discharge. A runny nose may become dry. Patients with nasal and sinus problems usually benefit from reduced nasal discharge.
I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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