Man made drugs are a blessing, because they can eliminate your suffering and stop the symptoms of many lethal diseases. On the other hand, these drugs can result in some side effects. Sometimes these side effects can come in the shape of another disease e.g. angioedema also called quincke edema.

The most well known factor in causing angioedema is ACE inhibitor therapy which can cause ACEI Induced Angioedema. The symptoms may appear within a few hours or they may take years to become evident. If the symptoms appear, immediately withdraw the therapy and consult a doctor for prescription of steroids or antihistamines to counter the effect of the said therapy. Some other drugs which can cause angioedema are NSAIDS, aspirin, blood pressure medicines, ibuprofen, and  antibiotics.

By avoiding these drugs you reduce the chances of angioedema attack.

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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