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How do you get a swollen tongue to go down without going to the doctor?

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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

YOU DON'T: A doctor is needed to determine the cause and give you the proper treatment.

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/9/2013

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A member asked:

How do you get a swollen tongue to go down without going to the doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and another doctor agreed

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