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Can an allergy to nylon lead to a swollen tongue?

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Not Usually: Have your physician or dentist evaluate the cause of your swollen tongue.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Yes: If you have an allergy to nylon , contact to nylon with your tongue can produce an inflamed reaction. Your tongue could swell due to this reaction. I would think it would have to be a direct contact only.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 3/20/2013

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