Angioedema
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angioedema-223-3623432
title:
Angioedema
text:
Angioedema is an area of swelling (edema) of the lower layer of skin and tissue just under the skin or mucous membranes. The swelling may occur in the face, tongue, larynx, abdomen, or arms and legs. Often it is associated with hives, which are swelling within the upper skin. Onset is typically over minutes to hours. The underlying mechanism typically involves histamine or bradykinin. The version related to histamine is due to an allergic reaction to agents such as insect bites, foods, or medica
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Disease characterized by rapid swelling
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angioedema
date created:
2004-09-05T21:09:33Z
date modified:
2024-09-14T06:59:15Z
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fields total:
13
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