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Will taking a small dose of children's liquid benadryl (diphenhydramine) ease excess phlegm in the throat due to cold symptoms?
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No: The dose is too samll for an adult. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an anti-histamine.
Answered 11/2/2016
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Temorary relief: What did youhave in mindby a small dose. It may help, but it may make you sleepy.
Answered 3/28/2013
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