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Etd And Allergies
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Can seasonal allergies cause dizziness and burning eyes? I also have Eustachian tube dysfunction.
Yes: Dizzines by causing congestion that causes unstable ear function. Burning eyes, itching of eyes, ears & nose & scratchy throat as well ...Read more
Allergies (Definition)
Allergies occur when your immune system is triggered by envirionmental factors it should ignore--for example, pollen in the air, or dander on a cat or dog--and creates cells to fight against them. An allergic reaction typically causes itching, congestion, or drainage, and ...Read more
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Swollen, puffy eyes, eustachian tube dysfunction, and sinus problems/infections. Test for environmental allergies negative. What next?
Several choices: You may try some over counter meds, watch if you are on rx meds. You can massage or short sun treatment. ...Read more
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Been taking Claritin (loratadine) niacin & Flonase for ringing in my ears and stuffiness. Can allergies cause the stuffy nose and slight ache in ears?
Yes: Nasal allergy can cause a stuffy nose and ache in your ears. But, claritin, Niacin and Flonase will probably not affect your tinnitus. ...Read more
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Can seasonal allergies cause your ears to itch?
Yes: They can definitely cause the sensation of itching in your eustacian tubes between your ears and throat. ...Read more
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Can ear tubes help with Eustachian tube dysfunction? I have tried decongestants, nasal steroids, etc. Ear infections and hearing loss continue. Help!
Maybe: Fluid that accumulated behind the ears can thicken to the point it may not drain.During the process of inserting tubes,they usually remove this thickened debris with vacuum cleaner like tools.The tubes allow a bypass for new fluid to escape while swollen middle ear tissue recovers. It is more traditional to use in small kids, but might help an adult.A consult with an ENT can help you decide ...Read more
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Can seasonal allergies make your mouth and throat itchy?
Yes: Ant this will likely be from mouth-breathing. The older generation antihistamine has properties which dries up the mouth as well- if you have been taking them. ...Read more
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Can seasonal allergies close up your throat and airways?
Sometimes: Seasonal allergies (from pollen) commonly trigger nasal and eye symptoms. In some people they can also trigger asthma leading to cough, chest tightness or wheezing. Throat symptoms may occur from post nasal drip and inflammation. ...Read more
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Can amxiety cause seasonal allergies and other allergies intensify?
NO: Anxieties won't affect your bodies response to allergens. ...Read more
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Can allergies cause sinus infections and migraines?
Stuffy nose: With chronic sinus congestion, pressure changes in sinuses causes severe headaches sometimes. Relieve allergic rhinitis, clean out sinuses, do those nasal irrigations, take your allergy medicines, and your headaches will subside. Go on a plane or dive with sinus congestion and you will be in trouble from the change in pressure. ...Read more
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Can nonallergic rhinitis cause eustachiane tube blockage in ears?
Eustachian tube bloc: Yes. Inflammation from viral or bacterial URI will do it. ...Read more
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Can allergic rhinitis cause vertigo symptoms,fuzzy/static feeling in head and ears? Dr gave RX steroid nasal spray for symptoms and Dramamine.
Congestion: Sinus congestion can cause all sorts of problems, , so if you have congestion along with ear fullness, dizziness, etc it is likely that the congestion is contributing. Also, the tubes that drain your ears could also be blocked, causing your ears to get congested. Good luck! ...Read more
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Can allergies cause clogged ears?
Allergies Clog Ears: Allergies are a very common cause of clogged ears. The pressure behind the eardrums is kept normal by a tube that goes from the middle ear to the back of the nose. Allergies cause swelling in the back of the nose, swelling the opening to that tube closed, causing the ear pressure. ...Read more
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Can allergies cause ear and throat pain?
Maybe: These are not typical symptoms of a food allergy, but may go along with other symptoms. Any true food allergy can cause a range of symptoms..An itchy rash is probably most common..But some people get nausea, diarrhea or if severe, even breathing problems. See an allergist to be tested, so you can verify your symptoms are an allergy(ie. Not an intolerance or other problem) and to help determine how. ...Read more
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Tonsillectomy1yrago. Stillgetsorethroat, earaches weekly. chronic post nasal drip. sometimes ringing in right ear. claritin/otc allergy meds dont work?
? Sinusitis: tonsillectomy wouldn't help, except removal of infected tonsillitis, and that again won't help not getting sore throat, visit your doctor, who might refer you to an allergist, check aaaai.org or acaai.org for an allergist in your area, good luck ...Read more
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Are sneezing and itchy nose just symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
Specific symptoms: Sneezing and nasal itching are very specific for allergic rhinitis while nasal congestion and post nasal drip occur with virtually any nasal condition. ...Read more
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If I have cronic sinus pressure, inner ear fluid, blocked ears and ringing without runny nose or watery eyes or itching can it be allergies?
Possible/less likely: Allergies can cause these symptoms that you mentioned. But it could be chronic sinusitis. In that case, antibiotics or sometimes surgery can help. You should see an ear, nose, throat doctors first, and later also do an allergy testing to rule out allergies. ...Read more
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Can food allergies cause sinusitis?
No: It's not impossible for food allergies to cause nasal inflammation, but it is unusual. It's much more likely to happen in children. If you're talking about a long term, steady chronic sinus problem, then it's not likely a food allergy. Environmental allergies (pollens, dust, etc) commonly cause or worsen sinus problems. ...Read more
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Seasonal allergic rhinitis with blocked nose, itchy eyes and nose, sneezing mostly had allegra (fexofenadine) 120 but no result please help?
Allergic Rhinitis: Nasal blockage and itchy eyes are not often helped by oral antihistamines. For the itchy eyes you may require an eye drop - the most effective are by prescription. For the nasal blockage which is caused by swelling due to allergic inflammation, you will need a steroid nasal spray - available by prescription only. A decongestant might help some, but not as well as the prescription nasal spray. ...Read more
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I m suffering from last 15 years with seasonal allergic asthma and running nose allergies also chest conjections etc.
Allergy/Asthma: Are you seeing an allergist? Do you know what you are allergic to? Have you sought treatment or simply suffered? If you have sought help but no improvement, sounds like you should get a 2nd opinion. If you haven't sought care, then you should. ...Read more
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Feels like allergies, but allergy testing is negative. Itchy water eyes, itchy clogged ears, post nasal drip, stuffy nose, sinus infections, sneezing?
Can still be allergy: Allergy testing only rules out what is being tested for. I would look at what helps the symptoms and to see what seems to trigger the symptoms. ...Read more