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Tag: Hereditary angioedema

  • Help….my face is swelling!

        New Guidelines Detail Hereditary Angioedema Management in Women Angioedema is a BIG problem in emergency rooms across the country and Tulsa is no exception!  Most treatment protocols use antihistamines (Benadryl) along with steroids. aughhh!   .  She has some very common frustrations with this condition.  The REASON antihistamines & prednisone often don’t work with angioedema is because…

  • Interesting patient of the day!

    What would you think of a teenager seen for a rash, but come to find out he has swelling of hands and lips? Not to mention, other family members have similar problems! This may be hereditary angioedema, Type III. Why is this important? Treatment is available & it’s not steroids or anti-histamines. Check this out—>