Angioedema natural history
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
Natural History
Complications
Possible complications include:
- Anaphylactic reaction.
- Life-threatening airway blockage (if swelling occurs in the throat).
Prognosis
Angioedema that does not affect the breathing may be uncomfortable, but is usually harmless and goes away in a few days.