Acute Angioedema

What is Acute Angioedema?

Angioedema is self-limited, localized swelling of the skin or mucosal tissues, which results from extravasation of fluid into the interstitium due to a loss of vascular integrity. Angioedema may occur in isolation, accompanied by urticaria, or as a component of anaphylaxis.

Symptoms

There are a number of symptoms of Acromegaly, which may include

a hot or painful sensation in the swollen areas.
swelling of the inside of the throat, the windpipe and the tongue, making breathing difficult.

Complications

Critical airway occlusion resulting in death.
Acute laryngeal, pharynx and tongue swelling[49]
Death from asphyxiation[13]
Hereditary angioedema associated pancreatitis[39]

Causes

Animal dander (scales of shed skin)
Exposure to water, sunlight, cold or heat.
Foods (such as berries, shellfish, fish, nuts, eggs, and milk)
Insect bites.

Risk factors

Risk Factors

You may be at increased risk of hives and angioedema if you: Have had hives or angioedema before. Have had other allergic reactions. Have a family history of hives, angioedema or hereditary angioedema.

Prevention

If you have allergy-related angioedema, you can prevent occurrences by avoiding the food, medication or other triggers that cause allergic reactions. If you have non-allergic angioedema as a drug reaction to taking ACEIs, you'll need to work with your healthcare provider to find another medication.

How is it diagnosed?

Histamine-mediated angioedema should be treated with epinephrine intramuscularly, antihistaminergic medications, and steroids. These medications are not effective for bradykinin-mediated forms. Other medications include C1-INH protein replacement, kallikrein inhibitor, and bradykinin receptor antagonists.

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How is it treated?

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C1 inhibitor concentrate (Berinert) may also be infused IV as short-term acute treatment of larngeal, abdominal, or facial HAE. Most patients respond 10 minutes after infusion. Another brand of C1 inhibitor (Cinryze) is also used for prophylaxis in recurrent cases.

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