benedryl

[jkfrench]

Hi!
I'm having some type of allergies.  My throat up behind my nose (I can't really make sense of it) feels like it is a little swollen.  If I turn my head, it feels as though it cuts my breathing off, anyway I'm not having any problems exercising and it is for sure not a lung issue.  Talking really makes me feel like I can't breathe.  Has anyone taken benedryl?  I know most cold meds are off limits for people with wacky hearts.  I was thinking benedryl might be okay.  
Your feedback as always is appreciated!!
Frenchie

[jkfrench]

Thanks, I'm going to send you an e-mail.

[tickertock]

As far as I know (benadryl) diphenhydramine is contraindicated in persons with a prolonged qt interval or with long qt syndrome , but in general is a safe medication. I've  a similar problem as you speak about my uvula sometime gets swollen . I take piriton(chlorphenamine (sp) )somtimes its spelled slightly differently generic and it helps alot. ask your doctor or local pharmacist , i think both are OTC medicines, at least they are where live. hope you feel better soon.