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Whats the best way to cure swellness of the tongue when you have mono?
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Steroids: Steroids may help but usually mononucleosis is self-limited.
Answered 7/16/2012
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Not much: Warm salt water rinses may help some, but unfortunately swelling is part of the disease. Follow your doctor's orders and get plenty of rest.
Answered 4/10/2013
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