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Angioedema Treatment

Angioedema Treatment: Understanding the Options to Manage Complex Conditions

Causes of Angioedema Angioedema is caused by increased levels of a chemical called bradykinin in the body. Bradykinin causes blood vessels to leak fluid into surrounding tissues, resulting in swelling under the skin or in the lining of the throat or intestines. Some common causes of increased bradykinin levels and angioedema include: Hereditary Angioedema (HEA): A genetic condition that causes too little of a protein called C1 inhibitor that regulates the chemical bradykinin. This results


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