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What does it mean if my tongue and face swell and its hard to breathe?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
EMERGENCY: It means you need to go to the emergency room now. Swollen tongue can block your airway and can cause you to suffocate. The doctors in the er will determine why you are swollen and why treatment you need.
Answered 8/29/2013
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Call 911: This sure sounds like an emergency to me. Don't take a chance. Call 911 immediately. Hope everything is ok.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Allergic reaction: Could be a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) which requires immediate attention. Possible life threatening.
Answered 12/22/2014
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