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An ABC of the Warning Signs of Hereditary Angioedema.
International archives of allergy and immunology - 1 Jan 2017
Grumach Anete Sevciovic, Ferraroni Natasha, Olivares Maria Margarita, López-Serrano Maria Concepción, Bygum Anette
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary angioedema (HAE) with C1 inhibitor deficiency is a genetic disorder that clinically manifests with attacks of angioedema in the subcutaneous and submucosal tissues, mainly in the extremities, abdomen, and upper airway. During attacks, vascular permeability is increased due to increased bradykinin (BK). This means that special therapies are needed for attacks that do not respond to traditional...
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