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Will benadryl (diphenhydramine) help with swelling of the lips?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

If due to allergy: yes, it would help, but if otherwise, like infection or trauma it won't, isolated lip swelling due to allergy only is kind of rare, please see your doctor if this is a recurring problem

Answered 5/21/2017

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