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I have swelling in the back of my mouth for unknown reasons, should i go to the er?
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Yes: If it begins to affect your ability to breathe or to swallow, if it is growing fast, or if you have fevers/chills/or otherwise affecting whole body.
Answered 1/13/2014
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Yes: If also having shortness of breath or voice issues- muffled/hoarse definitely so. If no other symptoms whatsoever Urgent Care/ sick visit with your PCP are as good alternatives.
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