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What to do if i have a cold sore one side of my lip is very swollen?

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Comfortable: Anything that makes you comfortable. It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do. However check with your pharmacy for a few items that may make you more comfortable - remember that they generally do not shorten the 2 week time.

Answered 7/17/2016

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