Well it is not a new disease but Quincke edema or quincke’s edema is another common name of angioedema. Quincke edema is characterized by the rapid swelling of the dermis, subcutaneous tissue, mucosa and submucosal tissues. It can be itchy and painful besides growing temporary lumps on your face especially around the eyes and lips.

It is not a contagious or life-threatening disease and usuallyonly lasts for a few hours. In some severe cases the swelling may progress rapidly and it can block the upper airway and result in suffocation hence, it should be treated as a medical emergency.

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