Re: Re: Humidifier??- Benadryl/Antihistamines

[Guest guest]

Absolutely, . Your information is correct, according to the

information that we were given also. Antihistamines and decongestants

WILL dry out secretions and make them thicker and harder to dislodge in

people with CF. Cough suppresants can inhibit the important movement of

mucous. However, I think it becomes a bit more complicated and the pros

and cons have to be weighed differently when a person with CF also has

significant allergies ... different doctors then have different opinions.

Guaifenesin is an expectorant that can thin mucous, making it easier to

dislodge and can be a little bit of help with congestion and cough. I

believe it is safe for most people with CF. Robitussin is one brand but

only the PLAIN Robitussin (not the varieties that include decongestants

and suppressants such as Robitussin DM).

M

wrote:

>... When Cody was a baby we were told Benadryl was a big-time no-no, unless it

was being used once in a GREAT

>while for an allergic reaction (i.e. rash, etc., that was itchy), because

>the secretions in CF are already so thick and sticky (dry) that drying them

>out more can make matters so much worse. ...

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>We also don't use any cough/cold meds that have antihistamines in them (like

>what Benadryl has), ever. Any one else told this??

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