You have been called to a residence for a female patient who awoke with swollen lips and a rash to her arms and abdomen. In addition, she exhibits a mild expiratory wheeze in all lung fields. She states that she called her doctor who advised her to take some Benadryl and call 911 for emergency care. How will the Benadryl, acting as an antihistamine, benefit the patient?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. By doing so, it can help alleviate symptoms such as swelling, rash, and wheezing by reducing the histamine-induced constriction of small airways in the lungs.

You Have Been Called to a Residence for a Female