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Yesterday i had the heimlic manuver performed on me while eating. i vomited felt better. this am my face was red, blotchy & swollen. what was this?

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Left from yesterday: Most likely from the trauma of yesterday's events. Should go away in a couple of days.

Answered 10/23/2012

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