Swollen lips are a sign of a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This symptom is concerning and you should report it immediately either to your doctor or emergency medical services. Boost Energy Drinks are a dietary supplement beverages manufactured by the Nestle Corporation and are intended to provide more energy with fewer calories. Boost Energy Drinks may contain various allergenic foods, such as milk, soy and gluten. Read the label of each beverage to determine which ingredients may trigger an allergic reaction.
Lips Swelling
Lip swelling is not a common symptom of a minor allergic reaction. Lip swelling, tongue swelling, facial swelling and throat swelling are all extreme symptoms of anaphylaxis. During anaphylaxis your immune system overreacts and releases a large amount of immunoglobulin E antibodies, histamine and other chemicals. These chemicals cause swelling, irritation, inflammation and constriction in soft tissues, causing a systematic reaction that could cause your body to enter a state of shock. Lip swelling occurs because of excessive blood flow to your lips because of your blood vessels dilating.
Boost Energy Drink Ingredients
Each Boost beverage has different ingredients. Check the product label for a list of possible allergens. The U.S. government requires all food manufactures to place an allergen warning on all packaged foods and beverages. All Boost drinks are made from milk, which contains whey and casein proteins. If you're allergic to milk, do not consume Boost Energy Drinks. Soy lecithin is a common ingredient in the beverage to keep the ingredients from separating and provides a longer shelf-life. Soy lecithin is a byproduct of soybeans and will trigger an allergic reaction if you are allergic to soy beans.
Epinephrine Injection
Epinephrine injection is the most common treatment for a severe allergic reaction resulting in swollen lips. This prescribed medication narrows your blood vessels and provides relief to constricted lungs. The use of this medication during anaphylaxis will alleviate life-threatening symptoms for 15 minutes. Symptoms may return, requiring another injection. Go to the emergency room even after you inject yourself with the drug, for evaluation.
Testing
Take the bottle of the Boost Energy Drink with you to your doctor's appointment or the emergency room. Your physician or allergist will use the ingredients listed on the beverage to determine which substances you need to be tested for. Allergy testing will provide a clinical diagnosis of your condition.
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