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I went to the er last night because of my face swelling they told me its just an allergy problem but i haven't been around nothin new it hurts worse?

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Sometimes: The allergen can be in foods or things you use regularly. The companies can change formulations. Even the same people you r around can change something that may affect you.

Answered 2/3/2014

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Face swelling: Your allergy problem may be due to something you ate , like shrimp, or other sea food. Eating chinese food could also have caused the problem.

Answered 9/28/2016

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