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Angioedema secondary to angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. P. M. Pracy ,
J. A. McGlashan ,
R. M. Walsh  and
M. J. Gleeson
J. P. M. Pracy*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Street, London SE1 9RT
J. A. McGlashan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Street, London SE1 9RT
R. M. Walsh
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Street, London SE1 9RT
M. J. Gleeson
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Street, London SE1 9RT
*
J. P. M. Pracy, 98 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1 0RE.
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Abstract

Angioedema secondary to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors is rare, but it is a side effect which is likely to be seen more frequently because of the increased use of these drugs to treat cardiac failure and hypertension. Presentation is variable and the diagnosis may go unrecognized for many months or years. The cases reported illustrate problems both in the diagnosis and management of this life-threatening condition.

Keywords

Angioneurotic oedemaKininase IIAirway obstructionTracheostomy
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 8 , August 1994 , pp. 696 - 698
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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