Question 1

wake up at night to lips throbbing, then swollen next morning. painful all day. not sun/windburn, or new products/meds. allergy or circulation prob?

Accepted Answer

Lip swelling: This is angioedema and can be caused from multiple things, you need a detailed exam and. Work up, please see an allergist.

Question 2

toddler, 22 months, has had a chesty cough the past few days. started screechy voice and has progressed to a cough. stops at night but immediately continues when she wakes up. runny nose, no temperature. on budaflam pump for allergies. meds or ped?

Accepted Answer

Have it checked: In this day and age, I would assume nothing. Child should be checked immediately for Covid-19, as the presenting symptoms can vary greatly in children.  Once that is or isn't ruled out, my next guess would be an exacerbation of the child's allergies.  This time of year when leaves are falling, there are all kinds of allergens, such as molds, in the air. Her usual medication may not be enough.

Question 3

i have allergies, but now my throat is itchy and irritated. it's worse at night and when i wake up it hurts to swallow. is this normal or serious?

Accepted Answer

Could be infection: This could be either a viral infection or strep infection. If you have fevers, swollen lymph nodes and your neck, severe sore throat and no cough then see your doctor to be checked for strep. If you just have a sore throat and possibly cough and other cold symptoms it is probably viral and should go away on its own in a few days. Drink plenty of water and take ibuprofen as needed.

Question 4

could breathlesness especially at night be an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Allergies are common "triggers" for asthma. First, get tested to rule out or confirm asthma. Whether it is asthma or not, you can start eliminating those things in your bedroom that may be causing allergies. If you have a pet (dog or cat), don;t let them in your bedroom, they may be cuasing your brethlessness. Carpeting and stuffed animals can also be a great source of allergens.

Question 5

my husband as allergies that keep him up at night and we don't have insurance is there anything he can take over the counter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Claritin (loratadine), an antihistamine, may be a good over the counter medication for his allergy symptoms.

Question 6

do u cough at night if u have allergy agains a med? if i only cough when i'm awake does that mean it's not the medicine but something else?

Accepted Answer

? something else: could be your sinuses, causing the cough due to post nasal drainage while awake, also coughing at night could be due to airways spasm (bronchospasm) or asthma, other rmote possibilty is heart condition, and as well acid reflux, so multitude of possibilities, please visit your doctor to sort it out, good luck

Question 7

my one year 5months daughter has been coughing at night. i went to see a pedia and she said it is an allergy. how do i know what she is allergic to.

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See an Allergist: There are many possibilities  food?Dust mites?Pets?But  allergist would 1st take a careful history(ie., do allergies run in your family?Etc), &possibly due a few simple scratch tests(usually better than blood test & feels like a prick with a toothpick.Not needle). Sometimes no cause is found but allergist can help with simple treatment measures. We see this type of cough often...Don't worry.

Question 8

is scratchy throat at night an allergy?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: An itchy scratchy throat or eyes can be caused by allergies. These symptoms can also be caused by general irriation, dryness and viral symdromes to mention a few other casues.

Question 9

7 year old coughing at night. feels fine. no other symptoms.  allergy season but not sure. ?

Accepted Answer

Variables: This suggests either an irritant (dust,fume,etc.) in her sleeping environment or post nasal drainage.

Question 10

my son is very dependent on his pills for a few years now. the allergies are so bad that he can barely sleep at night :( any advice?

Accepted Answer

See allergist: There are steroid nasal sprays that work really well if pills are not helping.  There is a prescription medication called singulair (montelukast) that might help.  In addition to these, there are allergy shots that usually help.  Some people have obstructions in the nose that need to be treated by an ENT doctor.  See an allergist or ENT for treatment options.

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Wake up at night to lips throbbing, then swollen next morning. painful all day. not sun/windburn, or new products/meds. allergy or circulation prob?

A member asked:

Toddler, 22 months, has had a chesty cough the past few days. started screechy voice and has progressed to a cough. stops at night but immediately continues when she wakes up. runny nose, no temperature. on budaflam pump for allergies. meds or ped?

A member asked:

I have allergies, but now my throat is itchy and irritated. it's worse at night and when i wake up it hurts to swallow. is this normal or serious?

A member asked:

Could breathlesness especially at night be an allergy?

A member asked:

My husband as allergies that keep him up at night and we don't have insurance is there anything he can take over the counter?

A member asked:

Do u cough at night if u have allergy agains a med? if i only cough when i'm awake does that mean it's not the medicine but something else?

A member asked:

My one year 5months daughter has been coughing at night. i went to see a pedia and she said it is an allergy. how do i know what she is allergic to.

A member asked:

Is scratchy throat at night an allergy?

A member asked:

7 year old coughing at night. feels fine. no other symptoms. allergy season but not sure. ?

A member asked:

My son is very dependent on his pills for a few years now. the allergies are so bad that he can barely sleep at night :( any advice?

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