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Pregnant wife had allergic reaction. hard to breath/wheezing/sneezing for 2 hours. no other symptoms. improved after benadryl (diphenhydramine). can that harm the baby?

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No: Benedril in a right dose would not harm the baby! just don't overuse it.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 7/3/2013

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