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Can Benedryl Be Taken For Wheezing?
Question: Wheezing from pollen allergies I think
. Should I take Benedryl for wheezing? If not what?
. Should I take Benedryl for wheezing? If not what?
Brief Answer:
Bronchodilators are better agents to treat wheeze...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Benadryl are not effective to treat a wheeze, though it is a good antiallergic agent. Bronchodilator drug administered directly into the breathing track is a better choice in such situations.
Therefore I will recommend this patient to visit ER. Based on the severity of wheeze, the patient will be treated with bronchodilator agents with or without a steroid administered through a nebulizer. Intravenous medication is indicated in the most severe form of wheeze.
That being said, this patient should take benedryl now to stop further allergic reactions.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Bronchodilators are better agents to treat wheeze...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Benadryl are not effective to treat a wheeze, though it is a good antiallergic agent. Bronchodilator drug administered directly into the breathing track is a better choice in such situations.
Therefore I will recommend this patient to visit ER. Based on the severity of wheeze, the patient will be treated with bronchodilator agents with or without a steroid administered through a nebulizer. Intravenous medication is indicated in the most severe form of wheeze.
That being said, this patient should take benedryl now to stop further allergic reactions.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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