severe allergic reaction

Yesterday evening my 13 year old daughter was playing outside and after exploring under a big tree she came in and within just a few minutes both eyes were severely swollen. I quickly ran to the pharmacy and the pharmacist recommended benedryl. It was about 8:30pm. She took 2 tsp and went to bed. She woke up around 12am and took another 2 tsp. She woke up around 7:15am and her eyes are almost shut from the swelling. I gave her another dose of Benedryl and will call the doctor at 8:30 when the office opens.  Anything else I can do now to help the swelling?

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
What your daughter seems to be having is called angioedema.It is caused by allergies. An allergic reaction can occur suddenly, even in a person with no previous history of allergy.Angioedema is the rapid swelling (edema) of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues.Symptoms include swelling of any body part which appears suddenly and comes and goes.

Diagnosis is by clinical examination and complete blood tests,electrolytes and renal function tests.Traetment is by antihistaminics and steroids.Continue with the antihistaminics like Benadryl or Claritin.If the symptoms persist then pls take her to a pediatrician as steroids may be needed.
Hope it helps.Take care and regards.