Allergic Reaction: Angioedema
Allergic Reaction: Angioedema
Angioedema is a skin condition very similar to hives. In hives, raised, red, itchy, irregular bumps appear on the skin. In angioedema, the same thing happens beneath the skin. Instead of being itchy, angioedema is tender or painful. This video offers more details about this condition and how it develops.
Medical Reviewer: Cunningham, Louise, RN
Medical Reviewer: Pierce-Smith, Daphne, RN, MSN, CCRC
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