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Could chewing a lot of gum cause your tongue to swell?
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Chewing gum: If you are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients in gum, it could cause swelling of the tongue. Cinnamon is a common one for many people.
Answered 3/29/2015
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Of course: Most people accidentally bite their tongues while chewing. At this point your tongue will tend to swell slightly making it easier to bite it again ans swell some more.
Answered 1/10/2018
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