Angioedema
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Angioedema Symptoms: Triggers
Common triggers for angioedema include:
ACE inhibitor
medications
Antibiotics:
penicillin
Aspirin allergy
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Blood transfusion
Intravenous dyes
Exercise
Foods
Eggs
Fruits
Nuts
Shellfish
allergy
Insect bites
and stings
Hymenoptera
allergy
Latex gloves
allergy
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Angioedema Evaluation
Related Topics:
Allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis
Drug side effects
Facial swelling
Hereditary angioedema
Hives
Mouth or tongue swelling
Rash (localized)
Rash
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Last Updated: Oct 18, 2007
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Angioedema References:
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Gompels MM, Lock RJ, Abinun M, Bethune CA, Davies G, Grattan C, Fay AC, Longhurst HJ, Morrison L, Price A, Price M, Watters D. C1 inhibitor deficiency: consensus document. Clin Exp Immunol. 2005 Mar;139(3):379-94.
Varadarajulu S. Urticaria and angioedema. Controlling acute episodes, coping with chronic cases. Postgrad Med. 2005 May;117(5):25-31.
Zuraw BL. Current and future therapy for hereditary angioedema. Clin Immunol. 2005 Jan;114(1):10-6.
