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Can Benadryl Cure Swelling Of Tongue?

my grandson thats 10 months old has an ear infection was on antiboicials but got an reaction told him to the hospital and they gave him a shot for fever and ear infection now he has a rash and tongue is swelling they gave us a persrition for benadril will this take the swelling off his tongue scared grandma
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. The swelling of the tongue seems to be due to allergic reaction to the medicines that were prescribed to the child for ear infection.

As Benadryl is an antihistamine and controls allergic reactions, it is prescribed to the child. It will clear the swelling of the tongue.

However, if the swelling is not reduced after Benadryl intake or if the swelling increases compromising airway, you should visit emergency care.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your grandson feels better soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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Can Benadryl Cure Swelling Of Tongue?

Hello, I can understand your concern. The swelling of the tongue seems to be due to allergic reaction to the medicines that were prescribed to the child for ear infection. As Benadryl is an antihistamine and controls allergic reactions, it is prescribed to the child. It will clear the swelling of the tongue. However, if the swelling is not reduced after Benadryl intake or if the swelling increases compromising airway, you should visit emergency care. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish your grandson feels better soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah