Hereditary angioedema: A rare but serious and commonly misdiagnosed disease

Abstract: Hereditary angioedema is a rare and commonly misdiagnosed disease characterized by recurrent, painful, nonurticarial, and nonpruritic deep tissue swelling attacks, including potentially life-threatening asphyxiation. Nurses can assist in identifying disease hallmarks and provide emergency care, patient support, and education about injectable or infused medications.
Source: Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research