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I was bitten by a small moquito near my eye and its swollen how long will it be swollen fir?
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A day or two: Most local reactions from insect bites resolve in a day or two. You can use Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) hydrocortisone cream, and ice to reduce the swelling. Only use the hydrocortisone twice, and avoid getting it in your eye.
Answered 7/27/2014
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