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Hi. what should i do? i have a problem with my right eye. under my eye is swollen and very itchy. i put petroleum jelly but it is still swollen and itchy. please help me. thanks.

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Allergy: 1- oral antihistamine over the counter and ocular antihistamine drops 2- frequent cold ice compress 3- showering to rid pollen from body

Answered 11/7/2016

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