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What is the definition or description of: mouth swelling?
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Could be allergy: Mouth swelling could be due to food, drug or bee sting allergy, ace inhibitor drug reaction, c1 esterase inhibitor (acquired or hereditary) and even dental issues. Treatment varies depending on the cause.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Enlargement: Swelling of the mouth or its soft tissue parts such as lips, cheeks, tongue, are enlargement of those tissues, and is usually an allergic response.
Answered 1/5/2013
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