RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Angioedema: Frightening and frustrating
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 203
OP 205
VO 66
IS 4
A2 William S. Wilke
A1 William O. Wagner
YR 1999
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/66/4/203.abstract
AB Angioedema can have a variety of causes, including drug reactions, food allergies, and C1 esterase inhibitor deficiency, but many cases are idiopathic. Swelling usually subsides in days if the offending agent can be removed. The throat is often involved, but few patients actually require intubation.