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What Causes Redness And Swelling Of Face ?
i have eczema. last year i was very ill and had an allergic reaction, but i never stopped smoking weed. then i went to italy this in the summer, which cleared my eczema, i decided to stop smoking weed and i have been fine since. i smoked weed this weekend which i havent done for ages and for the past week ive had the worst allergic reaction. my face is all red swollen and it has been getting spreading to my arms, tummy and back. does this mean im allergic to weed? and what can i do to stop it spreading and make it better before i go to the doctors on monday?
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is definitely possible that this is the source of your allergic reaction. It would be best to stop completely.
The use of oral antihistamines would help to decrease the reaction. These would be available over the counter.
Eg benadryl, loratidine, fexofenadine, cetrizine
I hope this helps
It is definitely possible that this is the source of your allergic reaction. It would be best to stop completely.
The use of oral antihistamines would help to decrease the reaction. These would be available over the counter.
Eg benadryl, loratidine, fexofenadine, cetrizine
I hope this helps
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