How To Effectively Treat Angioedema

Medications For Heredity Form

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Even though most cases of angioedema are related to allergies, the condition can also be hereditary. Hereditary angioedema is treated differently from angioedema due to an allergic reaction. There are seven medications for heredity form with FDA approval. One is a C1 inhibiting medication that treats acute episodes of hereditary angioedema in both adults and children. Another is routinely administered to guard against angioedema attacks. One medication is a B2 receptor antagonist that can treat attacks in adults. There's also an option for a self-administered C1 inhibitor derived from plasma. A kallikrein inhibiting medication may help as well. Different patients will need to talk to their doctors about their options and the effects medications will have on their bodies.

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Identifying And Avoiding Allergens

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One of the best treatment options for patients who experience angioedema due to an allergic reaction is prevention. If they aren't exposed to allergens, they won't have attacks in the first place, so emergency treatment will never be required. Identifying and avoiding allergens will make life much easier. Common allergens include dust, mold, pet dander, peanuts, and strawberries. There are multiple allergy tests doctors may perform. Screening for a range of different allergens may include testing for up to ten allergens at one time. If a patient already suspects a specific allergy, they can do a skin test to see whether they react to that substance. This can also be done through a doctor too. Patients should also get in the habit of vacuuming their house and dusting their furniture at least once a week. Pets should also be kept out of the bedroom.

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