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Is sudden throat swelling an allergic reaction or a bad infection?

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Many reasons: There are many causes of throat swelling. Allergy, oral allergy syndrome (related to food), acid reflux and infection are a few common causes. You should seek medical evaluation before settling on a diagnosis.

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Answered 9/25/2012

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