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How Can Tingling Sensation And Swelling On The Tongue Be Treated?

There are times at work when my tongue tingles and swells, and it gets difficult to swollow. I believe it is due to something someone in the office is wearing. Is this an allergy and how do I stop it? Benadryl puts me to sleep, so I normal have to take sick leave and go home.

Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your explanation is pointing towards allergic reaction only. Due to allergic reaction there is swelling of tongue and difficulty swallowing but it should be taken care of as too much swelling can cause choking and breathing difficulty. So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room or an Allergist and get evaluated. An allergy test can be done for confirmation of the cause of allergy. You can be advised steroid shot along with oral anti allergic medicine like Fexofenadine or Levocetirizine for relief.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can Tingling Sensation And Swelling On The Tongue Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your explanation is pointing towards allergic reaction only. Due to allergic reaction there is swelling of tongue and difficulty swallowing but it should be taken care of as too much swelling can cause choking and breathing difficulty. So my suggestion is to consult an Emergency room or an Allergist and get evaluated. An allergy test can be done for confirmation of the cause of allergy. You can be advised steroid shot along with oral anti allergic medicine like Fexofenadine or Levocetirizine for relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora