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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
* | * Patients may have swollen periorbital area and lips, and may be in respiratory distress from edema of the epiglottis | ||
and subglottic tissue | |||
===Skin=== | ===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. | * 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. | ||
Revision as of 21:03, 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
- Patients may have swollen periorbital area and lips, and may be in respiratory distress from edema of the epiglottis
and subglottic tissue
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.
Throat
- Swollen neck may be present.
Lung
Abdomen
- Swollen genitals may be seen.
Extremities
- Swollen extremities may be present.
Neurologic
- Slightly decreased sensations may be present in the affected areas due to compression of the nerves.