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Can benadryl treat strep throat or laryngitis?
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No, it is an antihistamine medication used for allergy, not an antibiotic or antiviral medication. For viral upper respiratory infection, Benadryl is usually seen as a component of many OTC medications because Benadryl has mild anti-inflammatory effect which can reduce the secretion in upper airway.
Answered 3/29/2022
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If the throat inflammation is due to allergy, Benadryl may help. However, you should not assume that. It would be prudent to get tested to rule out strep B infection for which antibiotic treatment is imperative.
Answered 3/29/2022
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