What causes swelling of lip with cold?
Patient: Sir I am a Tuberculosis patient and under Continuation Phase of DOTS therapy and have completed 4 months of medication. When I wake up this morning I noticed my upper lip is swollen, slightly numb and has got some light dots. Also I have got cold and runny nose from last 1 day. Other symptoms are that my chest has very slight tinkling now and then. Please help Doctor: Thanks for your question on HCM.I can understand your problem.In my opinion you are having viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) mostly. Swelling of upper lip is seen with URTI due to angioedema.It is aleergic reaction.And prompt treatment with antihistamines and oral steroids is needed.So better to consult doctor and discuss all these and start appropriate treatment.With proper treatment swelling of lip will reduce in 2-3 days. So don't worry much, just start treatment. And continue your DOTS treatment.