I have both chronic sinusitis and allergies, and while I've never noticed it doing it quite as rapidly, my lower lids and upper cheeks do noticeably swell with both. But my allergies aren't very severe, in fact blood tests didn't reveal any allergies at all, and I can't have the skin tests because of one of my medications (as it was explained to me, if I would have a dangerous allergic response, the med I take would make the rescue medications ineffective, so I could actually die of an allergic reaction, with no way to save me). By trial and error, I've found that I am very allergic to molds and mildews. I LOVE to read, and and use the library and buy books from amazon.com alot. I can't keep older books in the bedroom, and even if they don't smell musty sometimes my eyes will get puffy and itchy and my hands will start itching and burning, and turning red if I spend more than 20 minutes with them, or don't wash my hands afterward. (You might wonder why I even keep them in the house, but I LOVE old books. I probably should wear surgical mask and surgical gloves - just thought of that, I guess that would be a good idea.)
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