Article: Allergic hemiglossitis as a unique case of food allergy: a case report.(Case report)(Case study)

Authors: Omar Aziz (corresponding author) [1]; Csaba Dioszeghy [1]

Introduction

Allergic reactions often cause swelling in the tongue, which is usually more frightening than dangerous. Hypersensitivity to specific food or medications is believed to be the most common cause [1, 2, 3]. However, the airway might become compromised and life-threatening manifestations have also been reported [4]; therefore, these patients are relatively aggressively treated and observed for as long as necessary. These allergic reactions are usually more diffuse, often with swelling of the glottis and are presented along with other systemic symptoms.

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