Hereditary Angioedema
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Hereditary Angioedema Home Care
Home care for hereditary
angioedema
includes:
Avoid substances that trigger
angioedema
.
Avoid substances that trigger an
allergic reaction
.
Oral antihistamines for
itching
:
Diphenhydramine
(
Benadryl
)
Chlorpheniramine
Take prescription medications as directed.
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Hereditary Angioedema Home Care: Warning Signs
Related Topics:
Allergic reactions
Angioedema
Difficulty breathing
Facial swelling
Genetic disease
Mouth or tongue swelling
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Difficulty swallowing
Hives
Vomiting
Wheezing
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Last Updated: Oct 4, 2007
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Hereditary Angioedema References:
Davis AE 3rd. The pathophysiology of hereditary angioedema. Clin Immunol. 2005 Jan;114(1):3-9.
Nzeako UC, Frigas E, Tremaine WJ. Hereditary angioedema: a broad review for clinicians. Arch Intern Med. 2001 Nov 12;161(20):2417-29.
Zuraw BL. Current and future therapy for hereditary angioedema. Clin Immunol. 2005 Jan;114(1):10-6.
