Claire Dunphy, played by Julie Bowen, had a storyline in a 2017 episode of “Modern Family” where her face appeared swollen. This was part of the plot in the episode titled “Catch of the Day,” where Claire wakes up with a swollen face due to a medical condition called angioedema.
In the episode “Catch of the Day,” which is the third episode of the ninth season, the Dunphy family is preparing to attend a wedding. Claire wakes up on the day of the event with a severely swollen face, which she tries to hide from her family. The condition is revealed to be angioedema, which is a reaction similar to hives but occurs beneath the skin instead of on the surface. It can be caused by an allergic reaction, stress, or other triggers.
Throughout the episode, Claire attempts various methods to reduce the swelling, with little success. Her husband Phil tries to reassure her and help her feel better about the situation. Despite her appearance, Claire decides to attend the wedding, demonstrating her resilience and the show’s recurring theme of embracing life’s imperfections. The storyline provided both comedic moments and a message about self-acceptance, as Claire ultimately chooses to face the public despite her temporary condition.
