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06-29-2011, 02:47 PM
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Angioedema
Angioedema (BE: angiooedema) or Quincke's edema is the rapid swelling (edema) of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It is very similar to urticaria, but urticaria, commonly known as hives, occurs in the upper dermis. The term angioneurotic oedema was used for this condition in the belief that there was nervous system involvement but this is no longer thought to be the case. Cases where angioedema progresses rapidly should be treated as a medical emergency as airway obstruction and suffocation can occur. Epinephrine may be lifesaving when the cause of angioedema is allergic. In the case of hereditary angioedema, treatment with epinephrine has not been shown to be helpful.  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  · |
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06-29-2011, 08:51 PM
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Re: Angioedema
I feel especially bad for the children, especially the one with the swollen eyes.
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