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Is it normal for one's gums to swell prior to catching a common cold? thank you
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Not really: I do not see any connection . Common cold is viral infection that affect the upper air way including nasal passage , throat and sometimes the pharynx and rarely the larynx.
Answered 9/11/2013
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No relationship: I don't think they are related. Gum swelling is usually caused by gum infection/trauma/inflammation/vit c deficiency - but not related to common cold.
Answered 9/12/2013
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