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Can you get flu like symptoms from being allergic to chilli's? my lips swell and tingle then i get a sore throat and a runny nose and i feel achey.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Yes: This is actually fairly common. If you simply can't live without little chilis, i'd direct you to a boarded allergist.

Answered 2/27/2013

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A member asked:

Can you get flu like symptoms from being allergic to chilli's? my lips swell and tingle then i get a sore throat and a runny nose and i feel achey.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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