swollen throat feeling - Allergies Message Board

DebraL · 07-26-2004, 07:04 PM

What do you do for a swollen throat feeling/ top of the throat/ back of the mouth? Sudafed Benadryl type products just make me feel worse as it is not stuffy or THAT kind of congestion...Mostly I have trouble finding a comfortable poition that allows sleep!!! IS this throat feeling a common allergy feeling?

delaeh · 07-27-2004, 05:07 PM

Hello Debra,

The swelling of the throat is potentially very dangerous; due to the fact that it's cutting off your air passage. You should take a trip to the emergency room in this case. You want to ensure that anaphylactic shock is not taking place. Do you know what brought about this allergic reaction? Is it something different in your environment? Was it something different that you may have eaten? Have you been stung by any insects recently?

DebraL · 07-27-2004, 05:26 PM

Its not that kind of a feeling. I dont feel my breathing is at all restricted. It's just really uncomfortable--

twanger · 07-28-2004, 08:04 AM

Have you been under stress or do you have some acid reflux? Both of these things can cause the feeling you are describing. If your breathing is not restricted, you can try one of the over the counter acid relieving drugs and see if that helps.

delaeh · 07-28-2004, 09:10 AM

Hello again Debra,

Finding out what is triggering this type of reaction will be key in relieving you of the symptom. Did you start taking the medication to relieve the symptom or was the symptom a result of taking the medication? How long have you had this symptom and do certain foods or drink trigger the swollen feeling? Is the feeling worse at certain times (ex. bedtime, early morning after a night sleep, or during the day)? Is the symptom worse in certain environments (ex. at home, at work, in stores)?