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Do antihistamines help prevent swollen lips?

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Dr. Steven Koos answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

If the cause of : The swelling is due to an allergy, then yes they can. Injury, then no.

Dr Sandler agreed

Answered 9/10/2013

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It depends.: If lip swelling is allergy-related, it might.

Dr Carter agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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