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Swollen tastebuds on tongue, i have a head cold and sever sinusitis... can that cause it ??? i'm worried

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Viral infection: various upper respiratory viruses typically cause swollen and painful tastbuds. The fact that you have congestion and sinusitis strongly suggests an upper respiratory viral infection that should resolve itself. If these symptoms continue for more than 2 weeks, your doctor might want to give you a trial of antibiotics in case a secondary bacterial infection is present. If not helpful,, imaging

Answered 5/4/2017

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