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I am a nervous mom had a ? when throats swells due to food allergy is it the back of throat or tonsils that swell?

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Dr. William Culviner answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Food allergy: This type of reaction can cause swelling of the lips, tongue , and lower throat . It does not typically cause the tonsils to swell.

Dr Komaragiri agreed

Answered 11/23/2013

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