I've had a nasal and chest congestion for about a week along with wheezing, could it be allergies or asthma?
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it could be allergies, and if you aren't careful it can turn into asthma.  But either way , go and see a doctor.
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What is the cause of wheezing? Cold, allergies asthma? If it is just a cold it will clear. If it is allergies or asthma that is much more serious and requires a doctor to make recommendations. Get tested to find out what the triggers are. Then that will dictate what the proper treatment will be. Short term relief can be obtained from Melaleuca arternafolia oil properly placed, til proper meds can take effect. My severely asthmatic/ allergic friend is never without the oil as an emergency stop gap.
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Have they checked the oxygen levels in your blood?  Are you Asthmatic?  Sounds like Asthma to me.  Do you have animals?  Shedding is big this time of year... Allergies?  They should check you for either a seasonal asthma or adult onset.  Certain things can trigger asthma out of the blue.  Don't let them just rule you out.  Go somewhere else to get assessed.  They may prescribe albuterol/inhaler for immergency purposes, should your airways get inflamed.  Be sure to stay on top of this... don't just listen to one doctor.. see another!!
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It may be a nocebo, everyone's nose either clogs or runs after crying, but if you relate it to allergies the nocebo effect kicks in and you THINK you are allergic to something, and thus you "are" :P
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Well, let me tell you what I know about asthma.\n\nWhat causes it?  Allergies can trigger it...Many triggers include, dust, dander from animals, pollen, leaf mold, dust mites and I read that roach pooh can trigger it. (UGH)\n\nMy youngest daughter had asthma and outgrew by age 5.\n\nMy oldest daughter began experiencing symptoms when she was eleven. (shortness of breath and wheezing, especially upon exertion) She is 31 years old now and has lots of problems with it. She has been hospitalized several times in the last few years with it. She uses a puffer. Her Dr prescribed her meds for a nebulizer. For her birthday --I bought her a nebulizer.\n\nSeveral of my grandchildren had problems with wheezing when they were infants.\n\nI didn't experience problems with shortness of breath and wheezing until I quit smoking about 6 years ago. I smoked for over thirty years. I have COPD but I also have asthma. \nWith the asthma I experience shortness of breath. Even getting ready to go to work can leave me breathless, at times. When I have overexerted myself, I wheeze. I experience thses symptoms every day.\n\nPeople who bath in perfume or aftershave really tear my lungs up. I get wheezy after a few minutes of inhaling the mess.\n\nWhen the wind blows, dust and allergens send my lungs into a tail spin. Sometimes extremes in temperature affect me too.\n\nI am on  Zyrtec (for allergies), Spiriva (a steroid dry powder inhaler), Advair (another dry powder steroid inhaler), Prednisone (a steroid) and I also have a nebulizer to use when I am having a really rough time.\n\nSometimes emotions and stress can affect Asthma.\n\nThey use to say that asthma wasn't that serious but now they know different. A person can die with a serious attack. \n\nIf you suspect that you, or any person in your family has asthma, Go to a Dr. Only your GP or a pulmonologist can gauge the seriousness of your condition and prescribe medications to alleviate your symptoms and make life a bit easier for you.\n\nTake Care,\n~Linda~
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It's most likely that you are suffering from allergies, if you find that your nose is running alot or even if you are blowing it alot, and maybe even sucking it back up sometimes, these are symptoms that cause a back up, your nasal tubes are connected to your ear tubes, It's that time of year you probrably need to take a prescribed          \nantihistimine, they are the most likely to work and trust they work good!
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Your first task is to find out why you do this.  Your doctor is your best ally here.  Once you find out why, then you and your doc can start to work on a solution.\n\nYou owe it to yourself to see a doctor on this one.  There are many possibilities, ranging from the benign (dust or an allergy of some kind), to the serious (sinus problems, throat or lung cancer, etc.).
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It is nice to see a doctor in your nearest hospital or some thing like that.\nBut the syptoms you enlisted are the symptoms of asthma.So you have to see a doctor soon. ok?? thank you.
281660
I used to have the same problem when I was younger, turns out I had really bad allergies. I ended up taking allergy shots. I also had to make a conscious effort to stop though. Nasal spray inhalants may help some.
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If I was you I would have a doctor check this out to see if you do have asthma. If you smoke even if it is pot you will have problems with this because my son did and it caused him to have a type of asthma attacks. Be honest with yourself and your family and your doctor. You don't want lung trouble like some that I know GOOD LUCK
235542
lots of things.  Allergies, sinusitis, post nasal drip, along with reflux and heartburn
85823
You might have nasal polyps, a deviated septum, or you may be chronically exposed to things you are allergic to.  Chronic sinusitis certainly is not out of the question.  You can get a sinus Xray, or even a sinus CT to determine if you have chronic sinusitis or not.  What your doctors have been calling your diagnosis so far is allergic rhinitis most likely
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It could be the beginnings of asthma. My asthma was brought on by pollution. If you are always in contact of harsh cleaning agents that cause you to breathe in fumes, or you work in a place where people smoke.  If laughing or running causes you to have a coughing attack it could be asthma. If you have a cat and are allergic, that could also produce mucus. see doctor anyways. \n\nFor Coughs that Bring Up Mucus: \nDrink plenty of liquids, such as water, hot tea, and fruit juice. \n Use a cool-mist vaporizer in your room. \n Take a shower. The steam can thin mucus. \n Take an over-the-counter expectorant or cough medicine containing guaifenesin. \n Don’t smoke. Avoid secondhand smoke.
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Maybe :-)\n\nIf there is something in your home to which you are allergic it could be the house.\n\nNew carpet, mold, plants, smoke, pets, and new paneling can all be sources of allergic reaction. \n\nGot to a hotel for a couple nights and see if you feel better.  There are certain chains that offer allergy-free rooms with air purifiers.  If you feel a lot better then you will need to figure out what is in your home that is causing the problem.\n\nAfter you have located and removed the problem only then would I recommend a HEPA air purifier. \n\nIf the hotel visit does not help it may be that you are unwinding from a tough day.\n\nBest of luck!
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Instead of an allergy, it sounds like you really have sinusitis, which is an inflammation in the sinus cavities in the head. This condition is often made worse by a drop in barometric pressure, which is common during storms or periods of intense winds. The best solution is usually over the counter decongestants. good luck :)
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is that hay fever?\nBenedryl worked for me.\n\nHere is a bit more.  It turns out your living conditions may be causing your case.  Check to eliminate all the following...\n\nThere are two types of allergic rhinitis: \n\nseasonal - occurs particularly during pollen seasons \nperennial - occurs throughout the year \nThe most-common causes of allergic rhinitis are: \n\npollen \ndust mites \nmold \nanimal dander \nReactions from allergic rhinitis include:  \n\nsneezing \ncongestion \nrunny nose \nitchy nose, throat, eyes, and ears \nPreventive measures for avoiding allergic rhinitis include: \n\nenvironmental controls, such as air conditioning, during pollen season \navoiding areas where there is heavy dust, mites, molds \navoiding pets \nTreatments for allergic rhinitis, as determined by your physician and based on your condition, may include: \n\noral medications \ninhaled medications \nimmunotherapy \nallergy injections \nnonallergic rhinitis \nTypes of nonallergic rhinitis are: \n\nvasomotor rhinitis (irritant rhinitis) \neosinophilic \nrhinitis medicamentosa \nneutrophilic rhinosinusitis \nstructural rhinitis \nnasal polyps \nprimary vasomotor instability \nCauses of nonallergic rhinitis include: \n\nfumes \nodors \ntemperature \natmospheric changes \nsmoke \nother irritants \nReactions from nonallergic rhinitis include:  \n\nsneezing \ncongestion \nrunny nose \nitchy nose, throat, eyes, and ears \nThe preventive measure for avoiding nonallergic rhinitis is avoiding the primary cause.\n\nTreatments for nonallergic rhinitis, as determined by your physician and based on your condition, may include: \n\noral medications \ninhaled medications \nimmunotherapy \nallergy injections \nsurgery for some conditions
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It might be a reaction to an allergy or something else. In any case, seeing a doctor is the best option now for both of u.