what could i be allergic to?

Question

everynite on going to bed,i wake up later in the nite sneezing,with an itchy,runny nose.this occurs till morning.i've stopped sleeping with the air conditioner on and have tryed sleeping in different rooms under diff. conditions (eg. sheets, mattress) to no avail.what could be wrong?

Answer 1

Dust Mites. They feed on dead skin cells, and love mattresses and pillows. You can not get rid of them. There are special PVC pillow and mattress covers that you can buy that keeps the mites away from you when you sleep. Talk to an allergist.

Answer 2

You could be allergic to anything-pets, laundry detergent, mold, dust etc. The best thing to do is to start taking a teaspoon of LOCAL honey each day. You will gradually develop immunity to all air born irritants in your area. This works really well but, like all herbal remedies, it will take a while. Don't give up. You will be allergy free soon and will have less cold and flu symptoms as well. This is the best cure. Taking a scratch test at the doctors and shots, etc is not the way to go as some of this stuff can have short and long term side effects that may damage your body-its the only one you've got so heal it naturally.

Answer 3

The symptoms which you describe resemble those of rhinitis, which means inflammation of the nose. Common symptoms include: sneezing, a blocked or congested nose, a watery discharge ('runny nose'), and an itchy nose. Less common symptoms include: itchy throat, loss of smell, face pain, headache, and itchy and watery red eyes. The most common cause of rhinitis is a cold. Hay fever is another common cause. A common cause of persistent rhinitis is an allergy to house dust mite or to a pet. The house dust mite is a tiny creature that is present in every home. It mainly lives in bedrooms and mattresses, as part of the dust. It usually causes no harm, but some people are allergic to the tiny droppings (faeces) of the mite. Pets - dander or hairs from a cat, dog, horse, hamster, etc, are the cause of the allergy in some cases. Other allergies are less common. An allergy to something at work sometimes occurs. For example, to laboratory animals, or to latex or other chemicals. This may be suspected if symptoms ease at weekends or on holidays. Symptoms of allergy in the nose are due to the immune system reacting to the allergen (such as pollen, mite droppings, or dander from a pet). Cells in the lining of the nose release histamine and other chemicals when they come into contact with the allergen. This causes inflammation in the nose (rhinitis). There are various other causes or 'triggers' for the symptoms. These can cause a rhinitis in their own right, but they can also make symptoms worse if you already have an allergic rhinitis. They include the following - Irritation of the nose by smoke, strong smells, fumes, changes in temperature or humidity. Hormone changes during pregnancy, puberty, and after the menopause can sometimes cause nose symptoms. Food and drink - mainly hot, spicy food, or alcohol. Sensitivity to certain food colourings or preservatives may be a cause. Emotion such as stress or sexual arousal can affect the nose. Medication - a side effect from certain medicines is a rare cause. These include: beta-blocker medicines, aspirin and other anti-inflammatory medicines, the contraceptive pill, and ACE inhibitors (angiotension converting enzyme inhibitors). Other conditions of the nose sometimes cause similar symptoms. For example, nose polyps or chronic (persistent) sinusitis. The commonly used treatment options for allergic rhinitis are: antihistamine nose sprays, antihistamine tablets, and steroid nose sprays. If you can avoid the cause of an allergy, symptoms will stop. This is not as easy as it sounds. If you are allergic to house dust mite, you may find that symptoms are less severe if you reduce the number of mites in your home. This is hard work and involves using bedding covers, and regular cleaning and vacuuming with particular attention to your bedroom and bedclothes. However, it is impossible to keep your home completely clear of house dust mites. If a pet is the cause, then for some people it is easy to give up the pet. However, for others it would be a great sadness to lose a pet. It may help if you keep pets out of the main living areas, and in particular, out of your bedroom. Persistent rhinitis is an ongoing (chronic) condition that usually needs regular treatment to prevent symptoms. However, over time the condition may ease, and even goes completely in some cases. It may be worth stopping treatment every six months or so to see if symptoms come back without the treatment. The treatment can be started again if symptoms return. In all cases when more detailed medical information is required, you would be advised to contact your doctor.
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Rhinitis

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Answer 4

Any pets? Try using a different laundry detergent. Vacuum your mattress before you go to bed. It could be any number of things.

Answer 5

Take a shower before you go to sleep. Maybe there is something on you you don't realize.