Johnny is a 9-year-old patient who has an upper respiratory infection. He is coughing, sneezing, and has a temperature of 102.4°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?
A. Cathartic; induces defecation
B. Expectorant; liquefies mucus in the bronchi.
C. Antihistamine; relieves sneezing
D. Antipyretic; reduces fever
E. Antitussive; inhibits the cough reflex
Answer: C
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