<human>: My wisdom teeth are growing through at the moment, I am very sore around them, and sometimes they bleed. I also need to cough a lot when I eat/drink, also I sometimes have trouble swallowing. More recently I have been experiencing shortness of breath and a stiff jaw and neck. Are these related? Also however I suffer from high anxiety/panic problems so Im not sure if its that causing the shortness of breath or my wisdom teeth.
<bot>: Hello:)the gums surrounding your tooth are inflamed, and you are suffering peritonitis(infection of the gums surround the wisdom tooth). The infection may spread to the tissues surrounding it. You also seem to be having a lymph node swelling(common in most tooth infections). I suggest you to take an x-ray of the tooth and get the tooth removed. It is important to prevent any further spread of infection. This can cause pain while chewing, and swallowing and reduce jaw opening. However, shortness of breath cannot be due to a wisdom tooth. Please consult your Physician regarding this. Gargle with warm saline thrice daily.