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What Causes A Lump Under The Chin Causing Breathing Difficulty?

A few days ago I noticed a lump unde my chin imright in the middle it s grown significantly and it s tender to touch and is making my throat sore can this get big enough to block my air way air prevent me from swallowing and should I call my pcp or go directly to the er
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a lump under the chin that is present in the middle that is tender can be due swelling in the sublingual salivary gland that can be secondary to infection..

In case if it is growing progressively that is causing breathing obstruction then it is alarming and you should immediately consult an Oral Physician or an Oral surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and investigations like x ray or MRI Scan can be done to rule out the cause and treatment will be done accordingly..

In case of infection antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers can be advised..
Along with it doing cool compresses can help...

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes A Lump Under The Chin Causing Breathing Difficulty?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a lump under the chin that is present in the middle that is tender can be due swelling in the sublingual salivary gland that can be secondary to infection.. In case if it is growing progressively that is causing breathing obstruction then it is alarming and you should immediately consult an Oral Physician or an Oral surgeon and get evaluated and a thorough clinical examination and investigations like x ray or MRI Scan can be done to rule out the cause and treatment will be done accordingly.. In case of infection antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkillers can be advised.. Along with it doing cool compresses can help... Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.