Angioedema Synonyms

ăn′jē-ō-ĭ-dē ′ mə
Recurrent large circumscribed areas of subcutaneous edema; onset is sudden and it disappears within 24 hours; seen mainly in young women, often as an allergic reaction to food or drugs
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. atrophedema
  2. giant hives
  3. periodic edema
  4. Quincke's edema

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Angioedema Sentence Examples

  • Common symptoms of food allergies include hives, angioedema (swelling), rashes, respiratory congestion, and gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, diarrhea, and/or gas.

  • For example, a child who has had hives is at risk for angioedema (swelling of the blood vessels) and anaphylaxis.

  • Angioedema occurs within a few minutes of exposure to the drug, often in conjunction with urticaria.

  • Angioedema can become life-threatening if the swelling affects the larynx (voice box) and the air passages become blocked.

  • Symptoms of drug sensitivities often are very similar to those of drug allergies and include rashes, urticaria, and angioedema.

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