Question 1

can post nasal drip cause dry mouth when wake up.i seem to have post nasal drip every day only in summer time .allergy testing?

Accepted Answer

Dry mouth issue: I am a dentist that has also suffers from this.  For dry mouth, I have used xylimelts: 
http://www.oracoat.com/products/xmdm

I have dust mite allergies, and have used covers for the pillows and mattress.   An air mattress type bed harbors mold..which I am also allergic to, and found out the hard way.

Try one of those air filtration systems, like an ionizer.  Don't get one that emits UV light.

Question 2

can allergies only cause congestion and post nasal drip dry mouth and no other symptoms, my nose never drains eyes never itchy but always congested. ?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Everybody's allergy to allergens can be different. stuffiness that goes away then comes back can be allergy related, try some over the counter loratadine or Allegra (fexofenadine) and see your doctor

Question 3

14 weeks pregnant bad allergies & congestion.  nothing works please help i am not sleeping cause i get dry mouth so bad & can't breathe through nose?

Accepted Answer

Allergies: You may take third generation antihistamines like allegra, Claritin or zyrtec, twice a day if necessary. Sleep with several pillows and a vaporizer and use saline nose drops several times a day. You can also try a non-steroidal nasal spray like astelin.

Question 4

i constantly have dry mouth. is this due to allergies?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: One can have dry mouth if you have allergies and take antihistamines. Antihistamnes can be drying. If that is not the case, please see your primary care physician as there may be other causes for this such as sjogren syndrome among others. This is especially important if you have dryness involving the eyes and other mucous membranes as well.

Question 5

what allergy medication should i take to avoid dry mouth ?

Accepted Answer

Newer generation: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is going to cause the most issues with dry mouth. Newer antihistamines (allegra, zyrtec, and even claritin) are going to cause less. Anthistamine nasal sprays (astelin, astepro, pantanase) are the best option (rx only) to avoid systemic side effects (drowsiness, dry mouth, etc.).

Question 6

i have allergies and every morning wake up with a very dry mouth and an intense headache which subsides 30 mins upon waking. how to treat?

Accepted Answer

Sleep apnea: Would need more information regarding symptoms but it sounds like you might have issues with either poorly controlled allergies (dust mite sensitivity?) and/or sleep apena problems. If you have a history of loud snoring, frequent daytime sleepiness, or other signs of sleep apnea might be worth looking into. Talk to primary doctor

Question 7

does dry mouth itchy and nausea mouth after getting stung by a bee mean the allergy is getting worse?

Accepted Answer

May be: When did you get Bitten? Please clean the wound with soap and water. Take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and If you are having this problem, ask some one to take you to the ER.

Question 8

i was treated at er for bee allergy wonder if that means my bee allergy is getting worse had dry mouth nausea itchy mouth.

Accepted Answer

It can get worse: Every individual is different but in some cases each time you are stung you could have an increase in symptoms.  In other people there is no difference and the symptoms are always the same.  You can be tested by an allergist and given an epipen (epinephrine) script.  The main symptoms to monitor for is shortness of breathing and the throat tightening down  Be careful and if the symptoms seem to increase go ER

Question 9

have had bad breath for years, not dry mouth, often have seasonal allergies and post-nasal drip. could that be causing bad breath? how to treat?

Accepted Answer

Halitosis: Bad breath can be caused by many different factors, including sinus infections, periodontal problems, smoking, cavities, acid reflux, and your diet. Address all of these possibilities with your dentist and physician, and I'm confident that your problem will at least be minimized, and hopefully eradicated.

Question 10

waking up with dry mouth, mucus in throat and blocked nose. allergy related?

Accepted Answer

Could be: If this is an ongoing or recurrent problem then allergy is possible.  If it's quite new then infection is more likely especially at this time of year.  Your doctor would take factors like duration, family history, exposures, physical findings and more into account to make a diagnosis.

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Can post nasal drip cause dry mouth when wake up.i seem to have post nasal drip every day only in summer time .allergy testing?

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Can allergies only cause congestion and post nasal drip dry mouth and no other symptoms, my nose never drains eyes never itchy but always congested. ?

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14 weeks pregnant bad allergies & congestion. nothing works please help i am not sleeping cause i get dry mouth so bad & can't breathe through nose?

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I constantly have dry mouth. is this due to allergies?

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What allergy medication should i take to avoid dry mouth ?

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I have allergies and every morning wake up with a very dry mouth and an intense headache which subsides 30 mins upon waking. how to treat?

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Does dry mouth itchy and nausea mouth after getting stung by a bee mean the allergy is getting worse?

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I was treated at er for bee allergy wonder if that means my bee allergy is getting worse had dry mouth nausea itchy mouth.

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Have had bad breath for years, not dry mouth, often have seasonal allergies and post-nasal drip. could that be causing bad breath? how to treat?

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Waking up with dry mouth, mucus in throat and blocked nose. allergy related?

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