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What Causes Swelling In The Lips And Shortness Of Breath?

hello my name is marashia and im 27 i was seating at the table and i start feeling like a nums and my lip was swelling also short of breath and feet sweating and hands just a little bit it made me feel like i was nervous and it took awhile to come back i made myself throw up i drunk plenty of water and i just didnt understand and i also smoke weed and cigarettes
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Sudden numbness and swelling of lips is usually due to an allergic condition called angioneurotic edema. The exact cause of this phenomenon is not known hence the treatment is symptomatic in the form of antihistamine and steroids; additional de-wormin, Hetrazan is given by some Doctors on empirical basis.
The similar edema anywhere in the respiratory tract can cause breathless and the treatment remains the same.
Once the problem is settled it is better to give samples of blood for tests and an opinion of an Allergy Specialist can guide you for further tests and any additional management as needed.

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What Causes Swelling In The Lips And Shortness Of Breath?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sudden numbness and swelling of lips is usually due to an allergic condition called angioneurotic edema. The exact cause of this phenomenon is not known hence the treatment is symptomatic in the form of antihistamine and steroids; additional de-wormin, Hetrazan is given by some Doctors on empirical basis. The similar edema anywhere in the respiratory tract can cause breathless and the treatment remains the same. Once the problem is settled it is better to give samples of blood for tests and an opinion of an Allergy Specialist can guide you for further tests and any additional management as needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.