<human>: My mouth is sore all on the inside, as well as my gums.  Inside of mouth almost feels "swollen", if you will.  There is a sense that my throat is closing, but I am not having trouble breathing.  My lips feel like they are swollen, but they are not.  They feel numb and dry, but they are not dry.
<bot>: Hello, You may have an allergic type reaction or an infection of the soft tissue of the mouth. The onset of a throat infection such as strep can have this reaction. Breathing by mouth can cause a Chat Doctor.  This is a stress on your tissues and causes discomfort. First think of any changes to products used, medications or in your diet. Stop the use and evaluate. Take some anti-inflammatory medication such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen. Been