Question 1

how do you treat swollen lips due to an allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Antihistamines can be very helpful. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works well but can cause sleepiness. Other antihistamines like zyrtec, Allegra and Claritin also work well. In severe cases a doctor can prescribe oral steroids or an injection.

Question 2

i have swollen lips due to allergic reaction to seafoods,chicken and egg..i used to eat them before..its almost 3months now and its still swollen.. ?

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? Not allergy: Allergic reaction will fade away once the allergen is avoided or eliminated from the system, can't stay for three months unless you're continuously exposed, not the case. Kindly see your doctor, could be lip inflammation due to some other problem, wish you wellness

Question 3

are swollen lips always due to an allergic reaction?

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No, not always.: There are many different types of allergic reactions. Most of us think of immediate reactions to substances like foods. However, that is only one type of reaction. Some people get swollen lips from contact allergies to cosmetics, lip balms, etc. Still others develop swollen lips as part of a condition called angioedema. This condition may be caused by thyroid or autoimmune diseases or even a virus.

Question 4

how can i ease a swollen lip after an allergic reaction?

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Medication: Either an antihistamine or a steroid or both, depending on the severity of the reaction, can aid in reducing the swelling. Your physician needs to prescribe these meds.

Question 5

i am experiencing  swollen lip. the following also describes me: allergic reaction. what should i do?

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What type of allergy: Allergies can quickly become unsafe if you can't breath or your throat swells up.
The lip may break out in a cold sore.
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If throat tightening, call 911 and get help fast. 
If not this severe see an Allergist or start with PCP, urgent care and find out the cause.

Question 6

if i have swollen lips, a sore throat and the beginning of swelling in my eye from allergic reaction when should i seek medical assistance?

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Yes: These are signs of an allergic reaction, please see the Emergency Department. If you have an anti histamine, please take a dose and bring the medication with you.

Question 7

are my swollen lips due to a fish allergy? for the second time in two weeks i've woken up with swollen lips.  at first i thought it was because my lips were really chapped, or seasonal allergies.  but when it happened for the second time this morning i go

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The : The swollen lips are not likely due to salmon you ate the night before. It is called angioedema. There are many causes of angioedema.

Food allergy reactions usually occur within 2 hours of eating.

With your history of two episodes of anaphylaxis, you may want to see an allergist in your area to evaluate of the nature of the angioedema.

Question 8

what could cause swollen lips if not allergies?

Accepted Answer

A few things: The biggest danger is a phenomenon called angiodema.Angioedema is a rapid swelling of the lips caused by a reaction to medication and can a true emergency. The most common medications causing this are ace inhibitors- a class of blood pressure medicines whose generic name always ends in "-opril." if your lips are swelling and on one of these meds call or see your doctor immediately, even if old med.

Question 9

is it normal to get slightly swollen lips from seasonal allergies or hayfever?

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Unusual: Swollen lips or angioedema is rarely caused by seasonal allergy but can occur. There are many other causes and a thorough evaluation is needed.

Question 10

isn't it unusual to to get very slightly swollen lips from seasonal allergies?

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Somewhat: Many allergens can make the lips swell, it is often difficult to determine what it is.  It is called angioedema.  Front line treatment is usually antihistamines, benedryl for immediate help or zyrtec (cetirizine) for preventative measures.  Ice packs can reduce it.  You can be treated with Prednisone or ace inhibitors as well (blood pressure meds). Most dentists would be able to help or allergy md better.

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I have swollen lips due to allergic reaction to seafoods,chicken and egg..i used to eat them before..its almost 3months now and its still swollen.. ?

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Are swollen lips always due to an allergic reaction?

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How can i ease a swollen lip after an allergic reaction?

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I am experiencing swollen lip. the following also describes me: allergic reaction. what should i do?

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If i have swollen lips, a sore throat and the beginning of swelling in my eye from allergic reaction when should i seek medical assistance?

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Are my swollen lips due to a fish allergy? for the second time in two weeks i've woken up with swollen lips. at first i thought it was because my lips were really chapped, or seasonal allergies. but when it happened for the second time this morning i go

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What could cause swollen lips if not allergies?

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Isn't it unusual to to get very slightly swollen lips from seasonal allergies?

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