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Revision as of 14:21, 25 September 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.