Johnny is a 9-year-old patient who has an upper respiratory infection. He is coughing, sneezing, and has a temperature of 102.4$\degree$F. One of the medications the physician suggested for Johnny is over-the-counter Children's Benadryl. To what category does Benadryl belong, and which symptoms will it ease?

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Children's Benadryl belongs to the category of antihistamines, which are used to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose caused by allergies or the common cold. It does not inhibit the cough reflex, induce defecation, reduce fever, or liquefy mucus in the bronchi.

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