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Assuming the swelling is due to an allergic reaction, antihistamines will help reduce the pain, swelling and itching associated with the release of histamine in the body following exposure to these agents. They will not help swelling from trauma.
Cortisone can help reduce brain swelling
It is used to reduce swelling in help get rid of bruises faster
it can depending on what caused the swelling, if it is swelling because of a bacteria infection and the bacteria are Gram-positive (meaning they have a peptidoglycan cell wall) then yes it can reduce swelling. This is because marijuana is an anti bacterial only against Gram-positvie though.
No, you are just adding to your problem.
Yes, cold cucumber slices can help reduce swelling.
If your double chin is caused by puffiness when you wake up in the morning, then ice packs can help take down the swelling. However, ice packs won't freeze off fat or anything like that.
You can take Nurofen to help reduce the swelling from a tooth abscess. You will also need to get an antibiotic from your dentist which will not only help bring the swelling down but will also clear up the infection.
The first thing you need to do is have it X-rayed to make sure it isn't broken. If it is a sprain, then you need to keep it elevated, with ice packs to help reduce the swelling and pain. You also need to not walk on it until the swelling and pain have abated. I have had this happen to me before so make sure you keep it elevated!
Typically a dentist will not do the procedure until the swelling goes down. The dentist will usually prescribe an antibiotic first, to help bring down the swelling and reduce any pain.
Yes; it will help reduce swelling and pain.
Most often, yes. In the first 24 hours, ice helps, as well.