angio-edema
Deep skin swelling
Angio-edema is swelling beneath the skin, typically around the eyes, lips, throat, or hands, caused by fluid leaking from blood vessels.
It often accompanies allergic reactions or hives but can occur independently.
When it affects the throat, angio-edema can obstruct breathing and become life-threatening.
Also spelled angioedema.
Severe systemic allergic reaction
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
- intubationPlacing airway tube
- stridorTurbulent airway noise
dyspnea · asphyxiation · tracheostomy · adrenaline · antihistamines · corticosteroids · life-threatening · oxygen
Mouth's outer edges
- eyelidsMovable eye covers
- tongueOral muscle for taste
- throatNeck's inner passage
- faceHead's anterior surface
larynx · airway · mucosa · extremities · genitals · hands · feet · periorbital
Abnormal tissue enlargement
- histamineAllergy-response compound
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- urticariaRaised itchy skin welts
- whealRaised skin lesion
subcutaneous · dermis · inflammation · self-limiting · recurrent · acute · chronic
Immune reaction triggers
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- peanutsEdible underground legumes
- medicationsSubstances treating medical conditions
lisinopril · aspirin · ibuprofen · latex · stress · infection
anaphylaxis
Severe systemic allergic reaction
- epinephrineAdrenal stress hormone
- EpiPenBrand-name anaphylaxis injector
- intubationPlacing airway tube
stridor · dyspnea · asphyxiation · tracheostomy · adrenaline · antihistamines · corticosteroids · life-threatening · oxygen · monitoring
lips
Mouth's outer edges
face · larynx · airway · mucosa · extremities · genitals · hands · feet · periorbital · oropharynx
swelling
Abnormal tissue enlargement
wheal · subcutaneous · dermis · inflammation · self-limiting · recurrent · acute · chronic
allergens
Immune reaction triggers
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- shellfishAquatic creatures with exoskeletons
- peanutsEdible underground legumes
medications · lisinopril · aspirin · ibuprofen · latex · stress · infection
complement
What makes complete
- geneticRelating to heredity
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment