Can allergies to dust mites cause swollen tongue?

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On One Hand: Dust Mites Don't Directly Affect the Tongue

Research indicates that dust mites can cause inflammation in your airways--lungs and nasal passages--but not the tongue. Typical symptoms of an allergic reaction to the inhalation of dust mites are sneezing and a runny nose.

On the Other: Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat Are All Connected

Angioedema is a swelling that occurs beneath the skin and can attack the mouth when the body releases histamines in an allergic reaction. Although dust mites do not directly cause the tongue to swell, your body in an attempt to attack them may release a chemical that could make your tongue swell.

Bottom Line

A swollen tongue likely has nothing to do with dust mites that enter your body, but your body may inadvertently release antibodies that swell the tongue. If that happens, it's worth visiting your doctor to determine the underlying cause.

Source:

Mayoclinic.com: Dust Mites

NLM.NIH.gov: Angioedema

More Information:

Livestrong.com: Tongue Problem

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