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Im afraid of developing food allergy, such as nuts. also afraid of swollen tongue and anaphylaxis. allergy test was negative. afraid to eat. advice?
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Bad Information: Tongue does not swell. It is a muscle. Its size cannot react to any food that you eat.
Answered 12/10/2013
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