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If my throat were to swell or start too close up and i can't get to an er would benadryl (diphenhydramine) help me
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Potentially: If you are describing an allergic reaction, then this would work. Of course if your throat is swelling up, you might not be able to swallow. What you really want to have is an EpiPen!!
Answered 4/21/2016
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