This may be the rarest complication, but if an allergic reaction causes your throat to swell, angioedema becomes dangerous. Usually, this symptom is mild and will start to ease up as the reaction dies down. That said, if swelling around the throat progresses rapidly, it can lead to asphyxiation. If you're experiencing an allergic reaction that's causing you to have difficulty breathing, call 9-1-1.

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