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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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Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

Dr Ho agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

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.

Dr Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) agreed

Answered 9/12/2013

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A member asked:

Is it normal for one's gums to swell prior to catching a common cold? thank you

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gebrehana Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) answered

Dr Ho agreed

Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Dr Zebro (formerly Woldegiorgis) agreed

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