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Having trouble breathing while trying to get to sleep. tongue swollen for some reason?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

See a physician : Tongue swelling can cause difficulty breathing while sleeping but also may represent an allergic reaction so see a physician & if recently started a new medication stop it.

Dr Malerman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/3/2019

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Swollen tongue: This may be an allergic reaction to meds/supplements/foods/environmental allergens. Please see your Physician or ENT ASAP as there is an airway risk.

Answered 4/15/2019

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