Swollen upper lip

[SanNicolas]

For a few days now, my wife wakes up every morning with a swollen upper lip. She has a trach for more than a year now, so there's nothing touching her lip during the night.

I wonder if anyone else has a clue about this, there seem to be no other symptoms (i.e., not swelling in other places, no apparent retention of fluids).

Thanks.

R.

 

[soonerwife]

Allergic reaction to something possibly?!

 

[SanNicolas]

I can't rule it out, but it does not seem like that is the cause.

Her jaw muscles are weak, so very often her mouth is open (since she is unable to close it). It might be that. I was just wondering if anyone here has had any similar experiences.