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Is Benadryl The Right Medicine For Wheezing And Rapid Heart Rate?

Can I give my son Benadryl even if I have given him inhaler(albuterol). he was wheezing and having rapid heart beat which has not been common at all since being put on a preventive treatment. I notice he has been sneezing and running eyes also so I wanted to give him some Benadryl. he is 8 and weighs 65lbs. His asthmatic symptoms have been very much under control. No problems what so ever. Just today. thanks
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concern for the safety of Benadryl for sneezing and running nose in presence of rapid heart rate.

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) is a sedating antihistamine used for the symptomatic treatment of common cold symptoms like running nose, nasal block, watery eyes.
It is known to cause drowsiness, an increased heart beat, constipation, dry mouth, blurring of vision, etc.

Since its use is associated with increased heart beat, hence it should not be used to treat running nose or watery eyes in presence of rapid heart beat due to the use of Albuterol inhaler.

Steam inhalation or the nasal decongestant are the best alternative.

A non sedating anti histamine which is less likely to cause increase heart beat like Levocetrizine can be another right choice.

Hope I could answer your query.

A feed back is appreciated.
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Is Benadryl The Right Medicine For Wheezing And Rapid Heart Rate?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concern for the safety of Benadryl for sneezing and running nose in presence of rapid heart rate. Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) is a sedating antihistamine used for the symptomatic treatment of common cold symptoms like running nose, nasal block, watery eyes. It is known to cause drowsiness, an increased heart beat, constipation, dry mouth, blurring of vision, etc. Since its use is associated with increased heart beat, hence it should not be used to treat running nose or watery eyes in presence of rapid heart beat due to the use of Albuterol inhaler. Steam inhalation or the nasal decongestant are the best alternative. A non sedating anti histamine which is less likely to cause increase heart beat like Levocetrizine can be another right choice. Hope I could answer your query. A feed back is appreciated.