Family caregivers are also generally responsible for helping with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating when a senior loved one lives at home. In other cases, the family or the senior themselves must bear the cost of a home care aide.
The FDA originally approved diphenhydramine in 1946. PRESCRIBED FOR: Diphenhydramine is used for the relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms of various allergic conditions such as seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It also is used to alleviate cold symptoms and hives (chronic urticaria).
A: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine; it works by blocking the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. It is safe for people with asthma to use diphenhydramine.