A member asked:

My 1 yr old split his lip last night and it is swollen and an angry red now. what can i do to make the swelling go down and know it's not infected?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Lip: Applying a cool cloth may help or giving him a Popsicle. Make sure his teeth are not affected. If the swelling is looking worse instead of better in 1-2 days, have him seen. All the best.

Answered 11/28/2017

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