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Could Swelling In Bottom Lip Be Due To Wheat Allergy?

On occasion, it seems that half of my bottom lip is swollen when I awake. Do you know what might cause this? I thought it might be related to a wheat allergy, but even when I have not eaten anythingcontaining wheat, the slight swelling seems present. I am over 65 and in very good health and take 5/60 mg of exforge only.
Mon, 15 Sep 2014
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Thank You for contacting HCM.

This could be due to allergy not related to wheat. It could be due to some insect, specific fabric, etc. You need to observe closely that what thing is causing it and then try to prevent it.
> In the meanwhile take Montelukast once daily for 1 month. Research has shown that it decreases sensitivity to allergy.
> Cetrizine one at night for allergic response.
> Try to avoid dust as it is an important factor in initiating allergy.

>>I would also suggest you to under go allergy testing at allergy clinic as you have chronic allergy problem. It will tell that you are allergic to what specific thing. The results will help an allergist to prescribe you immunotherapy to that specific allergen and it will improve the problem.


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Could Swelling In Bottom Lip Be Due To Wheat Allergy?

Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. This could be due to allergy not related to wheat. It could be due to some insect, specific fabric, etc. You need to observe closely that what thing is causing it and then try to prevent it. In the meanwhile take Montelukast once daily for 1 month. Research has shown that it decreases sensitivity to allergy. Cetrizine one at night for allergic response. Try to avoid dust as it is an important factor in initiating allergy. I would also suggest you to under go allergy testing at allergy clinic as you have chronic allergy problem. It will tell that you are allergic to what specific thing. The results will help an allergist to prescribe you immunotherapy to that specific allergen and it will improve the problem. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. Wishing you good health.