Can you get swollen lips and eyes from a dust allergy?

Question

I have had hives on and off for three months. I have been put on Zyrtec and Zantac. Two mornings ago I wok with hives all over so I went to the ER (my face was swollen too) and they gave me that Epi shot, Prednisone, and Benadryl. I felt better by afternoon. I woke up the next morning with hives all over again but this time my eyes and lips were swollen. My PCP was around so I called and saw him immediately. He put me on more steroids as well as Zyrtec upped to 3 times a day! I have to go back to work as a teacher in three days and I am freaking out! I am scared to go to bed b/c I do not want to wake up like that again. My allergist is seeing me Mon afternoon after work but he did run a few blood tests for allergies already. He said nothing came back unusual except that I have an extremely high allergy to dust! Can a dust allergy make my face swell like that? I have heard it can cause hives too. We cleaned our bedroom today hoping to improve sleeping tonight (and waking tomorrow). Would it be worse at night b/c I am in a dusty room for so long at once (8+ hrs)? I have not changed any meds other than adding Zantac two weeks ago... could that be it? Would a food allergy react almost immediately after consuming it? That is why I am wondering how bad this dust thing is.

Answer 1

What does a forgotten and unheeded dusty broom have to do with your lips?!!

Answer 2

It could also be something your eating, or something maybe in your bed thats irritating you (like the type of pillow you use, bedbugs, etc). I would definitely ask your allergist any other possibilities that can be causing this besides dust. Feel Better :)