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My 2 year old son has conjunctivitis and his temples at side of face is a bit puffy . would that be caused by the same infection?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Mgt: Conjunctivitis can cause swelling around the lid does not typically cause skin on the face to become swollen. Cellulitis should be ruled out by your physician today.

Answered 1/23/2016

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A member asked:

My 2 year old son has conjunctivitis and his temples at side of face is a bit puffy . would that be caused by the same infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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