Angioedema, which is also called by others as Quinckes edema, is the swelling occurring in the tissue under the skins surface. The skin ailment is usually an allergic reaction to a medication or food.
Occurrence of Angioedema should also be given proper attention and focus because it may indicate an underlying condition of more serious ailment or sickness like leukemia or Hodgkins disease.
In the medical world, there are two basic divisions or classification of angioedema. One, it can be hereditary angioedema or HAE—this is genetically acquired or inborn and will tend to constantly recur despite intense treatment.
The other is termed acquired angioedema or AAE, which as the name suggests is acquired through other means beyond genetic factors.
Angioedema can take minutes or even hours to completely develop. One interesting thing about angioedema is that it can infect or affect one side or area of the body, while the other side, or other areas, is not affected.
It is important to know basic facts, prevention and treatment of angioedema because the skin ailment could be fatal if untreated.
Identifying angioedema
Symptoms and...