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Last night i had chinesse food ( really spicy for me) and in moring i got swellon face. ?

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Possible allergy: To something in the food. If still swollen you should take benadryl, (diphenhydramine) if throat feels tight you should go to the emergency room.

Answered 12/15/2012

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