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What Causes Swelling In Face And Jaw Along With Redness And Itching?
Had the bring a friend to the hospital with swollen face around they eyes, eye brows, cheeks, jaw, edema, with burnt red appearance and very itchy. Was told it was an allergy, what kind of allergy would have this affect? This was a bloated swelling which made the skin very tight and lasted a week and a half. Was treated with perscription and Benedryl night and day.
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Unfortunately it is not possible to say what caused your friend's reaction. It is possible to have an allergic reaction to any food or drink consumed, medications, supplements, dust, pollen, exposure to animals etc.
Since the reaction was so severe, your friend may want to consider allergy testing to determine what would have caused this reaction so that it can be avoided.
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Unfortunately it is not possible to say what caused your friend's reaction. It is possible to have an allergic reaction to any food or drink consumed, medications, supplements, dust, pollen, exposure to animals etc.
Since the reaction was so severe, your friend may want to consider allergy testing to determine what would have caused this reaction so that it can be avoided.
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