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I had a cold sore show up yesterday on my lip and today it is swollen what should i do?

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Cold compress: or icepack may help swelling. Anti-inflammatory med like ibuprofen can help. There are prescription oral meds (like valacyclovir & others) and topical meds that can help.

Answered 1/21/2015

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