Question 1

what to do about throat swelling?

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Find the cause: Acute throat swelling can be a medical emergency due to blocking of the airway. Chronically you need to try to find the cause and treat that. See a board certified allergist.

Question 2

what can cause random throat swelling?

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Vague question: Many causes of throat swelling:  
allergic rections to foods i.e., seafood, peanuts
allergy to inhallents, i.e., smoke, pollen, cat dander 
allergy to medications (any medication) common -antibiotics, ace inhibitors, Aspirin (other non steroidal antiinflammatories
trauma, infections, i.e.Strep throat
genetic disorders (hereditary angioedema), cancer (paraneoplastic syndrome).

Question 3

how can i reduce throat swelling at hoe?

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You mean : Acute throat swelling sensation may be related to infection, reflux, or allergy.  Stay hydrated- plenty of water.  Salt water gargles, using a humidifier, and otc pain meds should help.  Avoid alcohol, spicy, and citrus foods/ drinks.  Consider otc antihistamine e g benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and reflux meds e g prilosec. See a doctor if symptoms don't improve in a few days or if you have breathing difficulty.

Question 4

throat swelling and feels like it is closing?

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Depends on details: Sudden or ongoing breathing problems, tongue swelling, or throat swelling or tightening means calling for an ambulance (911 in US) in case symptoms are a life-threatening anaphylactic allergic reaction... assuming the person has not been already evaluated to rule out anaphylaxis. If she is merely having a sore throat or a very gradual sensation of throat tightness, her doctor can examine, too.

Question 5

what can cause throat swelling on the inside?

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Many factors: Many factors can cause swelling of the throat, mainly ingestional agents, such as foods, medications, vitamins, supplements.  There are also disease processes that can trigger the swelling.

Question 6

why is my throat swelling up? what are main causes?

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Throat Swelling: Most common cause of feeling of swelling in throat is gastro esophageal reflux, less common causes are allrgy, viral infection, infectious mononucleosis, and streptococcal infection.

Question 7

what can cause quick, random throat swelling in someone?

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Random swelling caus: Random throat swelling is not a normal occurrence, even if it is quick. You need to see your doctor to make sure you are not reacting to foods, inhalants or other thing in your environment. Stress in patient with c1 esterase deficiency (hereditary angioedema) can trigger sweling. Medications are also a possible cause. Please get evaluated.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: throat swelling?

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Throat swelling: The condition in which the mucus membrane or tissues beneath this swell anywhere along the throat. The throat starts behind the nose in the nasopharynx , goes down to the oropharynx behind the oral cavity, and finally ends in the hypopharynx, which is where the larynx or voice box is located.

Question 9

over singing causing throat swelling? what can i do to reduce the swelling?

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Yes, rest voice: Typically you get hoarse from overstressing your vocal cords, long before you get pain/swelling. You may have pushed them so far so fast that you are having pain from that area. If you develop any trouble breathing or the soreness/swelling advances -- go to E.R.If you see external swelling -- go to E.R. You should rest your voice, talk less. Some Ibuprofen may help reduce swelling and pain.

Question 10

how can i reduce throat swelling from strep?

Accepted Answer

Anti-inflammatories: Anti-inflammatories such as Ibuprofen or Aleve (naproxen) can be helpful both for swelling and fever.  Just be sure to take this with food particularly when on antibiotics to avoid stomach upset or acid reflux issues.

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