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I have welts on my neck after resting my head on a wool pillow. my upper lip is also swollen. i am taking over-the-counter antihistamines.?

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Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Allergy?: Could be an allergy to wool, especially if antihistamines are helping. But hives and swelling could be due to a variety of things including food allergy, medication alley, insect sting, viral infection, or exposure related allergy like the wool. If not improving in a few days see doc

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Answered 8/17/2016

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A member asked:

I have welts on my neck after resting my head on a wool pillow. my upper lip is also swollen. i am taking over-the-counter antihistamines.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kristin Sokol answered

Dr Pizzo agreed

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