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How Can Sore Throat And Swelling On The Lips Be Treated?

IhVe painful sore throat.Started out with swollen lips and progresses to threat. Very painfull. Was tested for strep..negative.Not hoof and mouth.small white patches on inside of lives and difficulty swallowing and breathing due to swelling.started last Wednesday.Symptoms are getting better but still sore throat. Swollen lips have gone down. Any thoughts as what it could be?
Mon, 14 Aug 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

From the symptoms that you have explained it looks like an Allergic reaction and not infection..

Due to allergic reaction symptoms of inflammation in the mouth and throat leading to inflammation and ulceration or sores..

It can be due to any food or medication, any new toothpaste or any other unidentified allergens.

So my suggestion is too consult an Emergency room and get evaluated..
You can be advised a steroid shot to reduce inflammation and pain..
Also you should gargle with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia..
Do warm saline gargles and take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen..

Hope this helps..

Regards.



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How Can Sore Throat And Swelling On The Lips Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. From the symptoms that you have explained it looks like an Allergic reaction and not infection.. Due to allergic reaction symptoms of inflammation in the mouth and throat leading to inflammation and ulceration or sores.. It can be due to any food or medication, any new toothpaste or any other unidentified allergens. So my suggestion is too consult an Emergency room and get evaluated.. You can be advised a steroid shot to reduce inflammation and pain.. Also you should gargle with 1:1 solution of benadryl and milk of magnesia.. Do warm saline gargles and take anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen.. Hope this helps.. Regards.