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red, swollen face - dd aged 2.11

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sparkle09 · 03/04/2010 19:52

dd has been ill for since wendesday,

shes had swollen glands, temperature, slight snotty nose,

in the last hour she has developed a very red and swollen face, on the cheeks, chin and across the nose. she also still has a temp that is being controlled well by calpol,

any ideas on what this could be?

tia

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ben10isgr8 · 03/04/2010 22:27

HI,

There are quite a few things it could be one being Fifth Disease (slapped cheek syndrome)

kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/fifth.html

If you notice swelling on her hands/feet etc or changes to breathing rate/ rhythm please phone NHS24 in case of allergys.

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