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Was allergic to something. eyes were swollen. put in antihistamine drops. was better but still swollen. how long will swelling last?
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Depends: On several factors including things like: what were you allergic to, are you still in contact with it, the severity of your allergic reaction, How often are you using the drops, etc. etc.
Answered 9/28/2016
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