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How to Reduce the Size of a Swollen Lip

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Lydia Stephens

Swelling of the lip can be caused by an allergic reaction or trauma to the area or, in rare cases, as a result of certain diseases such as leukemia or Hodgkin's disease. Once you identify the cause of your swollen lip, you can begin reducing the swelling through at-home treatment.

Lydia Stephens began writing professionally in 2009. She has written online for Nile Guides, SheKnows.com and various other websites and has been published in "Stringing Magazine" and "Xiamen Wave." Stephens played competitive soccer for 19 years, has been weight lifting since 2007 and enjoys running, biking and sailing. She has a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from the University of Texas.