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Hay Fever on herceptin

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Some reassurance for anyone suffering - my consultant casually dropped into conversation that being on herceptin can make hay fever symptoms worse 🙄

I've always suffered and take high dose antihistamine every day but still getting itchy eyes/runny nose, the whole thing.

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Hello MurielTheActor, I have been getting Herceptin for three years and I also suffer from constant runny rose, frequent nose bleeds and watery eyes. I have tried several kinds of antihistamines and nose sprays but nothing seems to help. My nurse practitioner said this is a common complaint and offered no other advice for relief. Sorry I couldn't provide a remedy! I know how annoying it is!

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