Q: how long 4 very athletic 16yo boy to get cotinine out of system? 1st time, put lips around cigar. didnt breathe n. < one puff. bad decision, regret it

Not long: Half life in the body is about 20 hours. If your intake is an honest reprt, it shoukd be gone in a few days. Most regular smokers should be clear in blood and other bodily fluids within a week or less. May take longer with more chronic smokers

Q: 1st time i put lips to a cigar and barely breathed in bc o peer press. have drank lots of water and running a ton, how long4 cotinine to leave? 16yo

What is your concern: Are you concern about the nicotine in your blood after one puff from a cigar . You will not have any. If you are concern about the cigar touching your lip do not worry there is no cancer will form from a casual touch. If I know for sure your concern I might be able to help you better . Good luck

Q: how to shrink down very swollen lips?

Histamine blockers: Try histamine 1 blockers (such as benadryl, (diphenhydramine) allegra, zyrtec, claritin) with histamine 2 blockers (such as zantac, pepcid, tagamat). Also try some ice packs for less than 5 minutes at a time.

Q: any effective remedies for swollen lips?

Depends : It would depend on the cause. If it is from trauma, it will take time and ice may help. If it is from an unknown cause i would see a physician... Possibly a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Q: what causes swollen lips in the morning?

Allergy?: That could be as a result to allergic reaction to certain type of meds. Or foods. See a doctor to determine the cause of the swollen lips.

Q: i woke up and my lips are red and swollen

Trouble breathing?: It sounds like you are having an allergic reaction to something you ate or were exposed to. If you are having trouble breathing go immediately to the ED. If not try taking an antihistamine like loratadine or benadryl (diphenhydramine) and using some cool compresses on your lips. Try to evaluate what you ate and were exposed to that could have caused this reaction.

Q: do you get swollen and more pink lips from kissing?

Yes: Vigorous and prolonged kissing can entail sucking of the lips, which can lead to some swelling and redness. This is normal and will subside in an hour or less.

Q: i have swollen lips from past 7 years please tell what i do?

Lip swelling years : If it is intermittent and variable, it could be allergies to environment, foods, medications, cosmetics. It could be hereditary angioedema. Once diagnosed, treatment with antihistamine and avoidance of allergens improves swelling. If continuous, Crohn disease, tuberculosis, Sarcoidosis or idiopathic granulomatosis, acromegaly or hypothyroidism can be a cause. Doctor will treat underlying disease

Q: how come i always wake up in the morning with swollen lips ?

Mouth breather?: Maybe you have a dry mouth. Do you take certain meds before you go to sleep? Since your problem always occurs, it must be something that has a common thread every day. Could also be an allergic reaction.

Question 1

can cigar smoking change the colors of your lips?

Accepted Answer

Smoke: If affecting circulation, cyanosis or blue discoloration occurs.

Question 2

how long 4 very athletic 16yo boy to get cotinine out of system? 1st time, put lips around cigar. didnt breathe n. < one puff. bad decision, regret it

Accepted Answer

Not long: Half life in the body is about 20 hours. If your intake is an honest reprt, it shoukd be gone in a few days. Most regular smokers should be clear in blood and other bodily fluids within a week or less. May take longer with more chronic smokers

Question 3

1st time i put lips to a cigar and barely breathed in bc o peer press. have drank lots of water and running a ton, how long4 cotinine to leave? 16yo

Accepted Answer

What is your concern: Are you concern about the nicotine in your blood after one puff from a cigar . You will not have any. If you are concern about the cigar touching your lip do not worry there is no cancer will form from a casual touch. If I know for sure your concern I might be able to help you better . Good luck

Question 4

how to shrink down very swollen lips?

Accepted Answer

Histamine blockers: Try histamine 1 blockers (such as benadryl, (diphenhydramine) allegra, zyrtec, claritin) with histamine 2 blockers (such as zantac, pepcid, tagamat).  Also try some ice packs for less than 5 minutes at a time.

Question 5

any effective remedies for swollen lips?

Accepted Answer

Depends : It would depend on the cause.  If it is from trauma, it will take time and ice may help.  If it is from an unknown cause i would see a physician... Possibly a dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Question 6

what causes swollen lips in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Allergy?: That could be as a result to allergic reaction to certain type of meds. Or foods.
See a doctor to determine the cause of the swollen lips.

Question 7

i woke up and my lips are red and swollen

Accepted Answer

Trouble breathing?: It sounds like you are having an allergic reaction to something you ate or were exposed to. If you are having trouble breathing go immediately to the ED. If not try taking an antihistamine like loratadine or benadryl (diphenhydramine) and using some cool compresses on your lips. Try to evaluate what you ate and were exposed to that could have caused this reaction.

Question 8

do you get swollen and more pink lips from kissing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vigorous and prolonged kissing can entail sucking of the lips, which can lead to some swelling and redness.  This is normal and will subside in an hour or less.

Question 9

i have swollen lips from past 7 years please tell what i do?

Accepted Answer

Lip swelling years : If it is intermittent and variable, it could be allergies to environment, foods, medications, cosmetics. It could be hereditary angioedema. Once diagnosed, treatment with antihistamine and avoidance of allergens improves swelling. If continuous, Crohn disease, tuberculosis,  Sarcoidosis or idiopathic granulomatosis, acromegaly or hypothyroidism can be a cause.  Doctor will treat underlying disease

Question 10

how come i always wake up in the morning with swollen lips ?

Accepted Answer

Mouth breather?: Maybe you have a dry mouth. Do you take certain meds before you go to sleep? Since your problem always occurs, it must be something that has a common thread every day. Could also be an allergic reaction.

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How long 4 very athletic 16yo boy to get cotinine out of system? 1st time, put lips around cigar. didnt breathe n. < one puff. bad decision, regret it

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1st time i put lips to a cigar and barely breathed in bc o peer press. have drank lots of water and running a ton, how long4 cotinine to leave? 16yo

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How to shrink down very swollen lips?

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Any effective remedies for swollen lips?

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What causes swollen lips in the morning?

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I woke up and my lips are red and swollen

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Do you get swollen and more pink lips from kissing?

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I have swollen lips from past 7 years please tell what i do?

A member asked:

How come i always wake up in the morning with swollen lips ?

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