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How To Get Rid Of Recurring Swollen Lips/face And Hives?

I have been experiencing swelling lips, tongue, face and hives since 1/2013. I was given an allergist food test and have been getting allergy shots but the symptoms still persist and I am beginning to have this problems more regularly. In the last month I have had three episodes of swollen lips, face and hives. I have been trying to find a physician that specializes in angioedema because I think this is what I have.
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM,

The symptoms are suggesting me that you are having some allergic reaction which is causing all these symptoms. Swollen lips and face along with the generalized hives are due to release of mediators of allergy like histamine which is responsible for your symptoms.

As you have tested yourself with different allergen and found positive to some allergens, I would suggest you to avoid those allergen or you can take immunotherapy either by subcutaneous immunotherapy or sublingual immunotherapy.

For the present symptoms I would suggest you to take medicine like Tab Levocast, thrice daily for 5 days which will improve the conditions and makes you feel better.
Thank you.
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How To Get Rid Of Recurring Swollen Lips/face And Hives?

Hello, Welcome to HCM, The symptoms are suggesting me that you are having some allergic reaction which is causing all these symptoms. Swollen lips and face along with the generalized hives are due to release of mediators of allergy like histamine which is responsible for your symptoms. As you have tested yourself with different allergen and found positive to some allergens, I would suggest you to avoid those allergen or you can take immunotherapy either by subcutaneous immunotherapy or sublingual immunotherapy. For the present symptoms I would suggest you to take medicine like Tab Levocast, thrice daily for 5 days which will improve the conditions and makes you feel better. Thank you.