A member asked:

Hello i have sinusitis and its hurts like mad so when it gets proper bad i panic and it causes me to think im going to swallow my tongue. is anxiety?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possible: Severe pain can cause your body to do some strange things. If you have not taken any antibiotics to help clear it up then see a doc for verification of the diagnosis and get the meds. It is physically impossible to swallow your tongue, but it can relax or swell enough to obstruct your throat. A swollen tongue can occur from allergy to meds as well. Talk to a doctor about this, soon.

Answered 2/23/2014

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Try netti pot: Or saline nasal rinses. Rinsing your sinus daily may reduce sinusitis and reduce your intake of antibiotics. Talk to your doctor.

Answered 10/24/2017

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