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Can Benadryl Be Given As A Cough Suppressant?

My 5 year old son does not have asthma, no wheezing or tightness of chest, but has the asthma like cough. Pediatrician prescribed nebulizer treatment of Albuterol, and inhaler pump of Florent. He just did a treatment, and is still coughing non stop, can I give him some Benadryl as a cough suppressant and to help him sleep, even after the Albuterol treatment?
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Hello

Yes you can use benadryl syrup , it will help him sleep also and reduce the cough.You can also ask him to take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day , it will also help.
Dont worry , he will be fine!

Take care
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Can Benadryl Be Given As A Cough Suppressant?

Hello Yes you can use benadryl syrup , it will help him sleep also and reduce the cough.You can also ask him to take steam inhalation 2-3 times a day , it will also help. Dont worry , he will be fine! Take care