Yes, Benadryl may help.... it has anticholinergic properties, and can be drying. But it would depend on dose, etc. Some adults cannot handle the drying aspect on the mouth and eyes. We all get some drying with age, esp after menopause, etc. Older male patients may have trouble with prostate issues and Benadryl. Benadryl also has some CNS effects, on muscle dystonia and other receptors. It is a pretty complex drug, and we have it OTC now!
Younger patients are more resilient to these effects. Too much drying and viruses can attack more readily etc to cause colds and flu.
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