Angioedema physical examination: Difference between revisions
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* The skin of the face, normally around the mouth, and the mucosa of the mouth and/or throat, as well as the [[tongue]] are swollen up. | * The skin of the face, normally around the mouth, and the mucosa of the mouth and/or throat, as well as the [[tongue]] are swollen up. | ||
* [[Urticaria]] (hives) may develop simultaneously. | * [[Urticaria]] (hives) may develop simultaneously. | ||
* [[Rash]] may be present. | |||
===Lung=== | ===Lung=== | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 22 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Physical Examination
Appearance
- The patient has a swollen face.
Skin
- The skin of the face, normally around the mouth, and the mucosa of the mouth and/or throat, as well as the tongue are swollen up.
- Urticaria (hives) may develop simultaneously.
- Rash may be present.
Lung
Extremities
- Swollen extremities may be present.
Neurologic
- Slightly decreased sensation may be present in the affected areas due to compression of the nerves.