Could this be Allergies?

Newbie here.

 I have never really had allergies that I know of, but for the past 6 mos. or so I have had a dry cough that is quite persistent. Also, the past two weeks I have had a swelling, clogged sensation in the inside of my cheeks.  Went to the dentist last week and he found no dental problems and gave me antibiotics as a possible way of dealing with the swelling. It did not help at all, and now I am thinking it could be some type of sinusitis. ??

Appreciate any suggestions or advice!

If it continues, you should visit your doctor or ENT. But I agree, maybe try an otc allergy med and see if it helps first.

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SHERRY
Moderator-Allergies/Asthma and Alzheimer's, Co-moderator-UC
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I'm not quite sure which allergy spray Couchtater is referring to that is OTC. I know they have prescription nasal allergy sprays such as Nasonex, Nasocort etc. If you want to try an otc allergy med, I recommend Zyrtec. You take this at night because it can cause drowsiness but it lasts for 24 hours. Or if you want a more milder allergy med to take just for the day, you can try Clariten or Clariten D.

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SHERRY
Moderator-Allergies/Asthma and Alzheimer's, Co-moderator-UC
current status: REMISSION-YAY!
~Left sided Uc-'92**Unable to tolerate ALL mesalamines**
Colazal(9 daily)/6mp(25mgs), Allopurinol (100mgs)/Bentyl-Prilosec~allergies-Singulair/Zyrtec~Reynauds Syndrome~OA-Tylonel Arthritis/Celebrex~Scoliosis~Sacroilitis~Dry eye-Restasis/GAD - Klonopin (.25mgs)

Try something like Afrin.

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Joy