Overview
Respiratory angioedema, often a manifestation of hereditary angioedema (HAE) or induced by drugs like angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi), involves swelling in the respiratory tract that can compromise airway patency and pose significant life-threatening risks. 231555Diagnosis
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