Images of Brain After Mild Stroke Predict Future Risk. 1  Dec. 5, 2014 â A CT scan of the brain within 24 hours of a mild, non-disabling stroke can predict when patients will be at the highest risk of another stroke or when symptoms may worsen, according to new research.
For a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis): Check the person's airway, breathing, and circulation (the ABC's of Basic Life Support). A warning sign of dangerous throat swelling is a very hoarse or whispered voice, or coarse sounds when the person is breathing in air. If necessary, begin rescue breathing and CPR.
An enlarged or swollen tongue can also occur as an allergic reaction to medications or other substances. In this case, the swelling is due to fluid accumulation in the tissues of the tongue, medically known as angioedema.A dramatically swollen tongue can lead to breathing problems and may be a medical emergency.Treatment of allergic reactions that include swollen tongue can include epinephrine, antihistamines, and/or steroid medications. dramatically swollen tongue can lead to breathing problems and may be a medical emergency. Treatment of allergic reactions that include swollen tongue can include epinephrine, antihistamines, and/or steroid medications.