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What happens to the mucus in throat and lungs after taking a strong antihistamine like diphenhydramine? feels like it really dries everything up great
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Yes: Antihistamine, especially the older ones like Benadryl (diphenhydramine) has a drying effect due to its anticholinergic action. For the nose , it is fine but for the lungs not so good.
Answered 9/16/2014
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Mucous: After taking an antihistamine, there is simply less secretion made or secreted. see www.grossaninstitute.com for mechanism.
Answered 9/16/2014
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