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This article
describes two extremely troublesome subtypes of angioedema: Chronic
angioedema and allergic angioedema. For a better and
simpler understanding I will divide this guide into two parts: first
one explaining chronic and second allergic angioedema.
The simplest definition of angioedema, would be that at best it is a
painful, ugly looking swelling lasting up to a few hours and at worst
it can be a lethal disease. It is characterized by the rapid swelling
of dermis and is similar in many ways to hives however it is a
different disease. In some cases these do diseases may coexists and
overlaps as well.
Recurring angioedema or chronic angioedema, a common form of
angioedema, will keep haunting you i.e. it usually stays for more than
six weeks and reappears twice a week. Usually the causes of chronic
angioedema are idiopathic i.e. unknown, even after extensive testing by
the doctor i.e. in case of
Idiopathic Urticaria Angioedema.
Chronic angioedema is characterized by
the rapid swelling that usually occurs around eyes or lips and keeps
recurring. However, in severe cases the tongue and throat of the
patient may also get swelled up. This can result in the blockage of
upper airway and cause suffocation, therefore, should be treated as a
medical emergency.
Allergic angioedema occurs in response
to several allergies including pollen allergy, skin allergy or even
food allergy. People with hereditary or chronic angioedema need to
avoid these allergies but unluckily this is not an easy job. The reason
is that allergens are present all around us, in the air we breathe in,
the water we drink etc.
Certain drugs e.g. Beta blockers, ACE-inhibitors Aspirin and NSAIDs and
many food items e.g. wheat, eggs, peanuts can also act as allergen.
These drugs must be avoided by the patient and a comprehensive list can
be prepared with the help of a professional doctor. Food elimination
i.e. avoiding certain type of foods and then monitoring the results,
then repeating this routine with other types of foods can be a great
help but it is a time consuming practice.
P.S. (from
Dr. Gary M. Levin, M.D. & Surgeon)
I know what you may feel and think - "I am lost! I don't have any chance to
get cured etc" - I have heard this numerous times and I must tell you this: I
have seen TONS of urticaria & angioedema sufferers get cured at my private
clinic and online using my simple method. I KNOW what I am talking about. Do
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