Angioedema: Triggered by stress

Authors

  • Amal Ejaz combined military hospital multan
  • Moizza Tahir Combined Military Hospital , Multan
  • Uzma Bashir Combined Military Hospital , Quetta
  • Sundus Jahangir Combined Military Hospital , Quetta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.v30i3.1459

Keywords:

Angioedema, urticaria, stress

Abstract

Angioedema is a deep   swelling of subcutaneous tissue or mucosa because of increased vascular permeability. It is commonly seen as manifestation of an allergic reaction. It may occur with or without urticaria, or may be recurrent secondary to triggers like trauma, drugs, autoimmune diseases, physical or emotional stress. Severe angioedema can compromise airway patency. Avoidance of known triggering   stimuli is the primary strategy in any treatment

Author Biographies

  • Amal Ejaz, combined military hospital multan
    fcps dermatology resident
  • Moizza Tahir, Combined Military Hospital , Multan
    Associate professor of dermatology
  • Uzma Bashir, Combined Military Hospital , Quetta
    Associate professor of dermatology
  • Sundus Jahangir, Combined Military Hospital , Quetta

    House Officer   Dermatology

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Published

01.10.2020

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Angioedema: Triggered by stress. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2020 Oct. 1 [cited 2026 Aug. 2];30(3):516-8. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1459