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The left side of my face right by my ear is swelling and it feels like i've been blowing up balloons all day what could this be?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Swelling face: This sounds like either an allergic reaction or a tooth abscess. If it is worsening this is nothing to wait on . You may need to be seen urgently.

Answered 9/28/2016

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