| Literature DB >> 28687102 |
Parwinder Gill1, Stephen D Betschel2.
Abstract
The clinical evaluation of angioedema is reliant on obtaining a thorough patient and family history with an assessment of risk factors and presenting symptoms unique to each subtype. It is important to distinguish between angioedema with and without urticaria as a primary step in the evaluation; thereafter, laboratory parameters and investigations allow for subsequent stratification. There is a significant disease burden associated with angioedema and thus it is essential for health care practitioners to establish a prompt and accurate diagnosis, and a comprehensive care plan that addresses the patient's physical and mental well-being alike. CrownEntities:
Keywords: Angioedema; Bradykinin; Hereditary angioedema; Histamine
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28687102 DOI: 10.1016/j.iac.2017.04.007
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Immunol Allergy Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-8561 Impact factor: 3.479