Flashcards in Angioedema Deck (8)
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Swelling into dermis and subcutaneous tissue
angioedema
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What does angioedema involve?
Eyelids, lips, tongue and extremities
Respiratory system
GI system
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What causes angioedema?
Idiopathic
Hypersensitivity (food, drugs, insect stings)
Physical stimuli (cold, pressure, exercise)
Autoimmune disease
Infection
Ace inhibitors
NSAIds
Hereditary- deficiency of c1-INH
Acquired- result of other diseases
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Who get angioedema more?
female, no race predilection, all ages
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What hx do you want for angioedema?
FH of angioedema
New food or medications
Potential triggers/exacerbating factors
Medical conditions
History of urticaria
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What do you do on physical exam?
airway assessment, inspection, look for GI involvement - presentation varies
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What is the work up for angioedema?
Similar to urticaria
Identifying the trigger
C4 levels for evaluate for acquired and hereditary
Imaging
Not routinely performed
? Abdominal CT
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