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How long does it take a busted lip caused from a fall with minor cuts take to stop swelling. i have been applying ice but it seems to stay the same.
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Traumatic lip: Giveit i about 1 week to slowly go down. if no head injury or LOC may consider benedryl(H1 blocker)/zantac (H2 blocker) to decrease swelling as the same chemicals cause the allergic swelling or traumatic swelling
Answered 3/25/2015
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