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hereditary angioedema

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What is hereditary angioedema?

Hereditary angioedema is a rare but serious problem with the immune system that is passed down through families. It causes swelling, particularly of the face and airways, and abdominal cramping.

See also: Angioedema

Alternative Names:

Quincke's disease

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Posts on hereditary angioedema (57)

Idiopathic Angioedema - Allergy Community

- Dec 10, 2009
What is the current practice or tests that are requested for patients who suffer from Idiop...

who has angioedema - Dermatology Community

- Jul 10, 2009
Does anybody alse have angioedema? How do you deal with it. I am lost

Information - Rare Diseases Community

- Jan 19, 2009
What is H.A.E and what can it do to you

Sound like Possible Hereditary Angioedema? - Gastroenterology Community

- Dec 08, 2008
Around age 5 I began breaking out in hives for no apparent reason. It quit by the age of 1...

angioedemia with brain/organ damage - Dermatology Community

- Oct 27, 2008
I've been living with angioedema but tested negative for HAE. I've had lots of internal sw...
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