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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.
Symptoms of angioedema
Swelling of any body part
Swelling of the affected area
Swollen eyelids
Swelling of the face and lip
Questions your doctor may ask to check for angioedema
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose angioedema
Do you have any swelling in any part of your body?
Is the affected area swollen?
Do you have puffy eyelids?
Do you have swollen face or lips?
Treatment for 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
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Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
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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