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Laryngeal oedema

Angioedema is a spontaneous swelling up of areas of skin or mucous membranes.  It is caused by a build up of fluid leaking from thin-walled blood vessels.  When angioedema affects the throat the condition is known as laryngeal oedema and the possible causes are the same. 

Varying degrees of laryngeal oedema may accompany angioedema in about one case in five. In other cases, laryngeal oedema may occur alone. Whatever the cause, sudden internal throat swelling, particularly in someone known to suffer the condition, is a medical emergency similar to anaphylaxis and urgent medical attention (dial 999) should be obtained. 

If this has happened previously, an adrenaline injection for emergency use (e.g. EpiPenŽ) may have been provided. If so this is the time to use it.

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Recommended Website

Anaphylaxis Campaign
A valuable organisation that deals with the concerns and needs of all who suffer from anaphylaxis or laryngeal oedema.  They produce a useful regular newsletter.

www.anaphylaxis.org.uk

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