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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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What is Angioedema?
Swelling of the eyes, lips, or other body parts due to an allergic reaction. Triggers typically include external allergens like nuts, crustaceans, bee stings, and drugs. However, in some cases, this condition may be genetic and inherited in the family.
Typical Symptoms of Angioedema
Blood relatives with frequent abdominal pain
Swollen eyelids
Swelling of the face and lip
Tooth extraction was within the past 24 hours
Swelling of any body part
Swelling of the affected area
History of connective tissue, autoimmune or rheumatic disease
Swelling of the arms or hands
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Angioedema
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do any of your blood relatives have frequent stomach pain?
Do your eyelids look puffy?
Are your face or lips swollen?
Did you have a tooth extraction in the last 24 hours?
Do you have any swelling in your body?
Treatmentof Angioedema
Severe cases require emergency medical care. Steroids and anti-itch medicines can relieve symptoms. Afterward, it's important to identify and avoid the cause of swelling. If the swelling is genetic, a specialist will confirm the diagnosis and recommend treatment options.
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References
Kazandjieva J, Christoff G. Angioedema as a systemic disease. Clin Dermatol. 2019 Nov-Dec;37(6):636-643. doi: 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2019.07.035. Epub 2019 Aug 1. PMID: 31864442.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0738081X19301464?via%3Dihub
Patel G, Pongracic JA. Hereditary and acquired angioedema. Allergy Asthma Proc. 2019 Nov 1;40(6):441-445. doi: 10.2500/aap.2019.40.4267. PMID: 31690390.
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Obtułowicz K. Bradykinin-mediated angioedema. Pol Arch Med Wewn. 2016;126(1-2):76-85. doi: 10.20452/pamw.3273. PMID: 26842379.
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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